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Twins is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Twins have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Twins 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Twins include Heartburn, Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Twins can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Twins are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Twins's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Twins has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Twins related warnings section.
Twins is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Additionally, Twins may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Twins is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Twins is used to treat the following -
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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Twins safe for pregnant women?
Twins may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Twins again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Twins safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Twins. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Twins on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Twins on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Twins on the Liver?
Twins may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Twins on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Twins. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Twins 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 Twins unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Twins habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Twins is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Twins as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Twins only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Twins in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Twins
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Twins, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Twins
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Twins with alcohol will be.
Twins is an analgesic (painkiller) which relieves pain arising from the affected area by suppressing the cyclooxygenase 2 (increases the inflammatory response.)
No, Twins does not cause drowsiness because prescribed Twins has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of Twins may lead to lethargy, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding. Hypertension, acute renal failure, coma, and respiratory depression may occur but are rare.
No, Twins is not banned for use in adults and elderly patients by CDSCO. However, CDSCO has banned Twins for children below 12 years age as it can cause hepatic failure (liver failure).
Twins is primarily not used to treat the common cold and sore throat. It can only relieve cold-related symptoms such as a fever, headache, earache, and aching joints. It doesn't help in relieving cough or stuffy nose.
Take Twins as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207
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