TIAM 100mg Capsule is an antibiotic prescribed to treat/prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections, which include strep throat, sinusitis, tonsillitis, ear infections, lung infections, as well as skin infections such as impetigo. This medication works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

The dosage of TIAM 100mg Capsule prescribed to each patient will vary. Always follow your physician’s instructions and/or the directions on the prescription drug label. The following dosage information includes the common dose of TIAM 100mg Capsule. If your dose is different, do not follow the dosage described below unless your physician has approved.

The recommended dose of TIAM 100mg Capsule is between 250 mg and 500 mg. Take this medication with a full glass of water. It can be taken with or without food.

If your physician has instructed or directed you to take TIAM 100mg Capsule medication in a regular schedule and you have missed a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the doses unless otherwise directed.

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose of TIAM 100mg Capsule, seek medical attention immediately. Some of the overdose symptoms of this drug are diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

• Alprazolam
• Bromocriptine
• Carbamazepine
• Cimetidine
• Ergotamine
• Fluconazole
• Indinavir
• Lansoprazole
• Midazolam
• Omeprazole
• Phenytoin
• Pimozide
• Rifabutin
• Simvastatin
• Terfenadine
• Theophylline
• Triazolam
• Warfarin
• Zidovudine

It may be noted that drugs other than those listed above may also interact with TIAM 100mg Capsule.

Usually drug interactions occur when it is taken with another drug or with food. Before you take a medication for a particular ailment, you should inform the health expert about intake of any other medications including non-prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines that may increase the effect of TIAM 100mg Capsule, and dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals and herbal, so that the doctor can warn you of any possible drug interactions.

TIAM 100mg Capsule can interact with blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering medicines, heart rhythm medicines, sedatives, and seizure medicines.

Do let your doctor know if you smoke, consume alcohol or caffeinated drinks, or use illegal drugs as these may interfere with the action of your medication. Make sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions you may have, or any family history of medical problems. Do not start or stop using any medicine without consulting your doctor.

Like other medicines, TIAM 100mg Capsule can cause some side effects. If they do occur, the side effects of TIAM 100mg Capsule are most likely to be minor and temporary. However, some may be serious and may require the individual to inform the doctor or visit the nearest hospital immediately.

It is pertinent to note that side effects of TIAM 100mg Capsule cannot be anticipated. If any side effects of TIAM 100mg Capsule develop or change in intensity, the doctor should be informed as soon as possible.

TIAM 100mg Capsule can cause side effects such as:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Change in taste.

Some of the serious side effects of this drug are:

• Shortness of breath
• Dark urine
• Clay-colored stools
• Uneven heartbeats
• Chest pain
• Skin rash

This is not a complete list of all side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking TIAM 100mg Capsule.

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Before taking TIAM 100mg Capsule, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast feeding. Also, inform your doctor if you have kidney disease and liver disease.