Tinnitod 20mg Capsule is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of tinnitus (ringing or buzzing sound in the ears despite the absence of any external noise). It works by suppressing the activity of a chemical called glutamate, which is responsible for tinnitus.

It is a glutamate anatgonist

Uses of Tinnitod Capsule

Treatment of Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

Benefits of Tinnitod Capsule

In Treatment of Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)

Tinnitus is the abnormal ringing sound in the ears without the presence of any such sound by any physical source. Tinnitod 20mg Capsule makes this sound milder and reduces the number of times you get it. It will be more effective if you take this medicine regularly as prescribed so try not to miss doses. It may take a couple of weeks before you notice any improvements but keep taking it, even if you do feel better, until your doctor advises it is safe to stop.

Side effects of Tinnitod Capsule

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 Tinnitod

Nausea
Itching
Skin rash

How to use Tinnitod Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Tinnitod 20mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tinnitod 20mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

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Information regarding the use of Tinnitod 20mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

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Information regarding the use of Tinnitod 20mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

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It is not known whether Tinnitod 20mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

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There is limited information available on the use of Tinnitod 20mg Capsule in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

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There is limited information available on the use of Tinnitod 20mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Tinnitod 20mg Capsule has been prescribed to treat tinnitus or ringing in the ear.
You may have to undergo some medical tests to check for an underlying disorder which may have tinnitus as a symptom.
If tinnitus is ongoing, the primary treatment is to identify methods that help you cope with the sounds. Diverting your attention to activities around you may be of help.
Try playing some music in the background during the day and while falling asleep.
Quit smoking and try to keep away the stress. Find ways that help you feel better.
When highly troubled by tinnitus, try wearing a tinnitus suppressor or masker. This is a device that fits in the ear like a hearing aid and presents a more pleasant sound.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinoxaline Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Glutamate antagonist- tinnitus

Patient concerns

Continous Ringing in the ears

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

get audiometry and revert to see for nerve weakness

Tinnitus ringing in ear ,some times fill pressure in ear

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

It can be due to wax, fluid or nerve damage. Treatment depends on diagnosis. Consult a ENT specialist for proper clinical examination

From last 2 year ringing sound is coming into my ears. Doctor told me that it is tinnitus. I am also suffering from tonsillitis.

Dr. Sachin Goel

ENT

Tinnitus is a symptom of some underlying disorders of ear or auditory pathways in brain. It can be idiopathic also without any underlying cause. The management consists of proper evaluation of the case to find out any underlying pathology. Treatment can be either treatment of underlying cause or various modalities like CBT, sound therapy etc are available. Consult a ENT specialist for evaluation and treatment.

FAQs

Q. Can Tinnitod 20mg Capsule be used in pregnancy?

The medication is usually not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary because there is no adequate evidence of usage of Tinnitod 20mg Capsule in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before starting this medication. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant.

Q. How should I take Tinnitod 20mg Capsule?

The exact dose and duration is decided by the physician depending on the condition. However, the usual dose and duration of this medicine is 2 capsules of 20 mg twice a day for 3 to 6 months.

Q. Do I need to take any precautions while taking Tinnitod 20mg Capsule?

You should not take Tinnitod 20mg Capsule if you are hypersensitive to this medicine. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you have acute stomach & intestinal ulcers. You should be cautious if you have gastritis, liver damage or acute voiding disorder.

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Country of origin: India

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