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Tonact 40 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Tonact 40 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Tonact 40 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Tonact 40 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tonact 40 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tonact 40 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tonact 40 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Tonact 40 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tonact 40 Tablet related warnings section.
Tonact 40 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Tonact 40 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Tonact 40 Tablet 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 Tonact 40 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Tonact 40 Tablet 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tonact 40 Tablet is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Tonact 40 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Tonact has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tonact without medical advice.
Is the use of Tonact 40 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Tonact has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tonact 40 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Tonact. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Tonact 40 Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Tonact. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Tonact only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Tonact 40 Tablet on the Heart?
Tonact has very mild side effects on the heart.
Tonact 40 Tablet 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 Tonact 40 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tonact 40 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Tonact 40 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Tonact 40 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Tonact 40 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tonact 40 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tonact 40 Tablet
Taking Tonact 40 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tonact 40 Tablet
Taking alcohol with Tonact 40 Tablet can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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