Tigan

Do not use suppositories in premature or newborn infants.

Special warnings about Tigan

Tigan may cause you to become drowsy or less alert. Do not drive or operate dangerous machinery or participate in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness until you know how you respond to this drug.

During illnesses such as high fever, inflammation of the brain, inflammation of the digestive tract, or dehydration, Tigan should be used with caution, especially in children, older adults, and anyone in a run-down condition. Under these circumstances, the drug is more likely to cause severe reactions such as convulsions and coma.

Severe vomiting should not be treated with Tigan alone. Your doctor should emphasize restoration of body fluids, the relief of fever, and the relief of the disease causing the vomiting. However, the overconsumption of fluids may result in cerebral edema (excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain).

The antinausea effects of Tigan may make it difficult to diagnose such conditions as appendicitis and may mask signs of drug poisoning due to overdosage of other drugs.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Tigan

The use of alcohol in combination with this drug may produce an unfavorable reaction.

Caution should be exercised when taking Tigan in combination with central nervous system drugs such as phenothiazines (tranquilizers and antiemetics), barbiturates such as phenobarbital, and drugs derived from belladonna, such as Donnatal, if you are dehydrated or have a severe disease with fever, inflammation of the stomach, intestines, or brain.

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of Tigan during pregnancy or breastfeeding have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. If you are breastfeeding your baby, consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Recommended dosage for Tigan

Dosage will be adjusted by your doctor according to your illness, the severity of your symptoms, and how well you do on the drug.