Tinfal Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Tinfal Tablet Benefits & Uses

Tinfal Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Anemia in Pregnancy
Vitamin B9 deficiency

Tinfal Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose 5 mg, OD then increase up to 40 mg, OD as needed
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose 5 mg, OD then increase up to 40 mg, OD as needed
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose 5 mg, OD then increase up to 40 mg, OD as needed
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 0.25 - 1 mg/kg/day

Tinfal Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Tinfal Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Tinfal without worrying about any side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Tinfal Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Tinfal is safe for breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Tinfal Tablet on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Tinfal on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tinfal Tablet on the Liver?

Tinfal is completely safe for the liver.

Unknown
What is the effect of Tinfal Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Tinfal for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Tinfal Tablet with Other Drugs

Tinfal Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine,Codeine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Alprazolam

Amoxapine

Amitriptyline

Betamethasone

Tinfal Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tinfal Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Failure
Pulmonary Hypertension
Angina
Allergy
Pernicious Anemia
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Tinfal Tablet

Is this Tinfal Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Tinfal Tablet is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Tinfal Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Tinfal Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Tinfal Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Tinfal Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tinfal Tablet

Taking Tinfal Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tinfal Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tinfal Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Tinfal Tablet

Question over 3 years ago

Can I use Tinfal without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Tinfal is a prescription drug, so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I use Tinfal after PRP (platelet-rich plasma)?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Tinfal should not be used on the same day of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment because the scalp has been injected with activated platelets. Hence, the use of any topical substance up to 24 hours of the procedure is not recommended by dermatologists. You can continue use Tinfal from the next day of the procedure or as advised by your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Tinfal cause itching?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Tinfal may cause itching. Itching is one of the symptoms of allergic contact dermatitis which might be caused by the use of this drug. It is a rare side effect of this drug. It occurs due to the undesirable response of the immune system of the body towards this drug and this side effect goes away after discontinuation of this drug.

Question over 4 years ago

Is hair growth by Tinfal permanent?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

No, hair growth by Tinfal is not permanent. You might have to use Tinfal continuously to maintain normal hair growth in the affected area.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I use Tinfal for frontal hair loss?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Tinfal may be used for frontal hair loss but it gives much better results if the drug is used on the upper head or crown.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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