Tantum Information

Tantum, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Gel, Liquid. Tantum also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Tantum depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tantum can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Tantum are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Tantum's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Tantum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Tantum are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Tantum with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Tantum, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Tantum Benefits & Uses
Tantum Dosage & How to Take
Tantum Side Effects
Tantum Related Warnings
Tantum Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tantum
Tantum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tantum Benefits & Uses

Tantum is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pain
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Mouth Ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)

Tantum Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Sore Throat Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Rinse the 15ml of mouthwash around your mouth, or use it as a gargle, for 20 to 30 seconds. Do not swallow the mouthwash
Geriatric	Disease: Sore Throat Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Rinse the 15ml of mouthwash around your mouth, or use it as a gargle, for 20 to 30 seconds. Do not swallow the mouthwash
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sore Throat Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Rinse the 15ml of mouthwash around your mouth, or use it as a gargle, for 20 to 30 seconds. Do not swallow the mouthwash

Tantum Related Warnings

Is the use of Tantum safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Tantum during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Tantum safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Tantum as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Tantum on the Kidneys?

Tantum rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tantum on the Liver?

Using Tantum does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tantum on the Heart?

Using Tantum does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Tantum Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tantum unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Kidney Disease
Asthma

Frequently asked Questions about Tantum

Is this Tantum habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tantum has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Tantum since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tantum only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Tantum is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Tantum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tantum

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Tantum together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tantum

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Tantum and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown