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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tinfal Tablet is used -

Severe

Anaphylactic reaction
Bronchospasm

Moderate

Edema
Confusion
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Erythema

Mild

Rash
Skin redness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea

Common

Flushing
Bloating or fullness
Swelling

Tinfal Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Tinfal Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Tinfal is safe for pregnant women.

Severe
Is the use of Tinfal Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Tinfal does not show any harmful effects in lactating 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?

Using Tinfal does not have any harmful effects on 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

Abacavir

Lamivudine

Amlodipine

Valsartan

Calcitonin

Mild

Estradiol

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?

Tinfal Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a 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

When consumed with certain foods, Tinfal Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tinfal Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tinfal Tablet.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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