Tinicip Ds is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Amebiasis, Bacterial Infections, Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Tinicip Ds have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Tinicip Ds depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Tinicip Ds include Dry Mouth, Headache, Fatigue. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tinicip Ds can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Tinicip Ds are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Tinicip Ds has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Tinicip Ds has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Tinicip Ds related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Tinicip Ds are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Tinicip Ds have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tinicip Ds is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tinicip Ds is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Tinicip Ds safe for pregnant women?
Tinicip Ds can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Tinicip Ds right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Tinicip Ds safe during breastfeeding?
Tinicip Ds can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Tinicip Ds on the Kidneys?
Tinicip Ds has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tinicip Ds on the Liver?
Tinicip Ds may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Tinicip Ds on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Tinicip Ds on the heart have been reported.
Tinicip Ds should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tinicip Ds unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tinicip Ds habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tinicip Ds is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Tinicip Ds can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Tinicip Ds only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Tinicip Ds for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tinicip Ds
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Tinicip Ds, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tinicip Ds
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tinicip Ds as it can have severe side effects.
Tinicip Ds is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by inhibiting the bacterial cell division for this it stops the working of enzyme which is responsible for cell division. It is effective against a large number of bacteria, even those bacteria which is other drugs to resistant.
Yes, Tinicip Ds is safe to use, if taken in prescribed quantity and duration. However, few known side effects are observed such as dizziness, fainting, swelling, tenderness, joint problems. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Tinicip Ds can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Tinicip Ds and doxylamine can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, Tinicip Ds can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines together.
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