Tigilyn Information

Tigilyn is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Skin Infections. The alternative uses of Tigilyn have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Tigilyn. 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.

The side effects typically associated with Tigilyn include Vaginal inflammation. While these are the most often observed Tigilyn side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Tigilyn normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Tigilyn has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tigilyn related warnings talks about Tigilyn's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Tigilyn contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Tigilyn with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Tigilyn is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Tigilyn Benefits & Uses
Tigilyn Dosage & How to Take
Tigilyn Side Effects
Tigilyn Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tigilyn with Other Drugs
Tigilyn Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tigilyn
Tigilyn Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tigilyn Benefits & Uses

Tigilyn is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Skin Infections

Other Benefits

Tigilyn 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: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Initially 100 mg followed by 50 mg every 12 hours
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Initially 100 mg followed by 50 mg every 12 hours
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Above 8 years old can take

Tigilyn Related Warnings

Is the use of Tigilyn safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Tigilyn. If you are pregnant, do not take Tigilyn without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Tigilyn safe during breastfeeding?

Tigilyn should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Tigilyn on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Tigilyn on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tigilyn on the Liver?

Tigilyn is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tigilyn on the Heart?

You can take Tigilyn without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tigilyn with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Sodium Picosulfate

Moderate

Estradiol

Warfarin

Medroxyprogesterone

Tigilyn Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tigilyn

Is this Tigilyn habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tigilyn has not been reported.

No
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 Tigilyn can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Tigilyn only on doctor's advice.

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

Tigilyn is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Tigilyn Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tigilyn

Some foods when eaten with Tigilyn can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Tigilyn

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Tigilyn with alcohol.

Unknown