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Tocan is a prescription drug, available for use as Soap, Gel. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Tocan also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tocan. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tocan as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tocan are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Tocan's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Tocan related warnings talks about Tocan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Tocan have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Tocan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Tocan, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Tocan 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Tocan safe for pregnant women?
Tocan shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Tocan safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Tocan. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Tocan on the Kidneys?
Tocan rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tocan on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Tocan on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Tocan on the Heart?
Tocan is completely safe for the heart.
Tocan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tocan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tocan habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tocan has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Tocan will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tocan only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tocan cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tocan
It is safe to take Tocan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tocan
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Tocan.
Yes, in a few cases oral Tocan may cause abdominal pain. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of abdominal pain is unknown. If you are experiencing abdominal pain after taking this drug then you are advised to take a mild painkiller such as paracetamol.
Take Tocan as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take or use this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Tocan can treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is an infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Tocan contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills the bacteria that are causing the infection.
Tocan is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Tocan without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Yes, a topical preparation of Tocan may cause dry skin in few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing excessive dryness of skin after applying this drug then you are advised to use moisturizer and other preventive cure to relieve dryness of skin.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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