Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup

Description

Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of diarrhea. It kills diarrhea-causing bacteria. It also manages the symptoms of diarrhea such as stomach pain, cramps, loose stools and helps in easy passage of gas. Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup is taken with food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, flatulence, stomach pain, fatigue and constipation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Introduction

In Diarrhea Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup helps to treat diarrhea that is caused due to bacteria or parasitic worm infections. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Benefits

Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup is a combination of three medicines: Diloxanide, tinidazole and simethicone. Diloxanide is a luminal amoebicide which acts inside the intestines to kill the infection-causing microorganisms (amoeba). Diloxanide is combined with tinidazole in case of severe intestinal infections. Tinidazole is an antibiotic which kills bacteria and other infectious microorganisms by damaging the DNA. Simethicone is an antifoaming medicine which disintegrates gas bubbles and allows easy passage of gas.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - Consuming alcohol while taking Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction). - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup may make you feel drowsy or gives you problems with coordination or sensation (e.g. numbness or weakness). This may affect your driving ability. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tindikon 250 mg/300 mg/25 mg Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.