Tegod 6mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Tegod 6mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and constipation. It increases the release of certain chemical that improves the movement of food inside the intestine and helps to increase gastric emptying of both liquid and solid.
Tegod 6mg Tablet may be taken empty stomach 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are headache, abdominal pain, flatulence, and nausea. 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 cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should avoid this medicine if you are suffering from bleeding ulcers of the stomach. This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.
Tegod 6mg Tablet may be taken empty stomach 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are headache, abdominal pain, flatulence, and nausea. 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 cause diarrhea, so it is better to take plenty of fluids while taking this medicine as it may help to prevent dehydration. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should avoid this medicine if you are suffering from bleeding ulcers of the stomach. This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.
Uses of Tegod Tablet
Side effects of Tegod Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tegod
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
How to use Tegod Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tegod 6mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Tegod Tablet works
Tegod 6mg Tablet indirectly stimulates the release of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger that can increase the motility of the intestine.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tegod 6mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tegod 6mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tegod 6mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tegod 6mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tegod 6mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tegod 6mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tegod 6mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Tegod 6mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Tegod 6mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tegod 6mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tegod 6mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Tegod 6mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Tegod Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Tegod 6mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Tegod 6mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before a meal.
- It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it does not stop.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking this medication without talking to your doctor first.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Indole DErivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class
Serotonin 5-HT4 Receptor Antagonists- Prokinetic Agents
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