Tebroside D Tablets

Tebroside D Tablets is used to provide relief from pain and inflammation associated with various conditions. It contains a combination of bromelain, chymotrypsin-trypsin, rutoside and diclofenac as its active ingredients. Tebroside D Tablets has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and analgesic property.

It works by increasing the blood supply to the affected area and decreases the movement of inflammatory cells as well as prevents platelet aggregation, thus improves the wound healing process. It should not be used in patients below 18 years of age. You may experience side effects like nausea, vomiting, indigestion, bloating while on treatment with Tebroside D Tablets .

Most of them are temporary, but if you feel the side effects persist or your condition worsens, you should contact your doctor immediately.

Dosage

Overdose

• Excess of Tebroside D Tablets can cause symptoms such as headache, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, stomach or intestinal bleeding, diarrhoea, dizziness, excitation, coma, drowsiness, fainting or convulsions.
• However, if you have taken too much of Tebroside D Tablets then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed any dose of Tebroside D Tablets then take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• In Tebroside D Tablets , chymotrypsin-trypsin & bromelain have anti-inflammatory properties. It acts by increasing the blood supply to the affected area, thus reducing the pain and swelling. It decreases the movement to inflammatory cells, thereby enhancing the healing process respectively.
• Rutoside has an antioxidant and anti-platelet aggregation property, which prevents the formation of free radical thus prevents cell damage and avoids gathering of the platelets, further improving blood circulation and fastens the wound healing.
• Diclofenac inhibits the synthesis of chemical substance prostaglandins, which are responsible for causing pain, swelling and inflammation thus offering anti-inflammatory properties.

Directions for Use

• Tebroside D Tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Tebroside D Tablets during pregnancy?

The use of Tebroside D Tablets is not recommended during pregnancy unless prescribed by the doctor after considering it to be safe and necessary particularly during the last 3 months of pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Tebroside D Tablets while breastfeeding?

Components of Tebroside D Tablets might pass into breast milk, and it may cause harm to the newborn baby. Hence, you should not consume this medicine if you are breastfeeding unless considered safe and necessary by your doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Tebroside D Tablets ?

If you experience dizziness, headache after taking Tebroside D Tablets , avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Tebroside D Tablets ?

No, you should not consume alcohol with Tebroside D Tablets , it can increase the risk of stomach irritation and thus bleeding. It is recommended to talk to your doctor if you consume it often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have problems with your liver or kidney.
• You are suffering from any heart disease, as Tebroside D Tablets can cause an increase in heart rate.
• You have or had any medical condition and are on medication for the same.
• You develop any allergy or experience any side effect after taking Tebroside D Tablets .
• You have a stomach or intestinal ulcer.
• You have a blood disorder or pre-existing asthma.
• Tebroside D Tablets should not be used in patients below 18 years of age.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to bromelain, chymotrypsin-trypsin, rutoside, diclofenac or any other component of Tebroside D Tablets .
• If you have a blood disorder (haemophilia) or liver disorder.
• If you have a kidney disorder and are undergoing hemodialysis.
• If you have active stomach or intestinal bleeding, ulcer, perforations or peptic ulcers.
• If you have a history of stomach or intestinal bleeding or perforations.
• If you have any heart conditions such as heart failure.

Side effects

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach discomfort
• Indigestion
• Fatigue
• Rash
• Vertigo
• Dark-coloured stools
• Increase liver enzyme

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Tebroside D Tablets may alter the effect of an antibiotic such as amoxicillin when used concomitantly.
• Medicine known to retain potassium level in the blood such as spironolactone, ciclosporin, tacrolimus or trimethoprim should be used with caution and monitored.
• Medicine used as a blood thinner such as warfarin should be used with caution as it can cause an increased risk of bleeding when used along with Tebroside D Tablets .
• Taking any other medicines containing Diclofenac or NSAIDs and citalopram, sertraline (mood enhancer) increases the risk of stomach or intestinal bleeding.
• Immunosuppressive medicine such as methotrexate, cyclosporine and tacrolimus effect increases and can cause kidney damage when used along with Tebroside D Tablets .
• Concurrent use of digoxin (heart medicine), ramipril (anti-hypertensive), lithium (anti-psychotic medicine) along with Tebroside D Tablets may alter the effect of either medicine.
• Antimicrobials medicine like ciprofloxacin, lomefloxacin should be used with caution as they can cause fits.
• The phenytoin level should be monitored when taking it along with Tebroside D Tablets . Cholestyramine (lipid-lowering medicine) decreases the effect of Tebroside D Tablets when used along.
• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.

Storage and disposal

• Store Tebroside D Tablets at temperature below 30°C in a cool dry place.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I take my regular painkillers along with Tebroside D Tablets ?

No, it is not safe to take any other medicines to relieve pain along with Tebroside D Tablets . Concomitant use of painkillers can cause adverse effects like gastrointestinal bleeding and liver damage.

What is the use of Tebroside D Tablets ?

Tebroside D Tablets use mainly to provide relief from pain and inflammation associated with various conditions such as arthritis, post-surgery, tooth extraction, injury and many more.

Is Tebroside D Tablets a painkiller?

Yes, Tebroside D Tablets is a painkiller. It is specific for the pain associated with inflammation due to various condition.

Is Tebroside D Tablets habit-forming or addictive?

No, Tebroside D Tablets is not a habit-forming medicine. However, it is recommended to take it as prescribed by your doctor.

Is Tebroside D Tablets a steroid?

No, Tebroside D Tablets is not a steroid, it is a painkiller.

Can Tebroside D Tablets be given to my 12 year kid for back pain?

No, it is not recommended to use Tebroside D Tablets for children below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor for further assistance.