What is TARGIN used for?

When the pain is severe enough to necessitate daily, round-the-clock pain medication, Targin Tablets are used for long-term pain management.
• TARGIN is also used to decrease the constipation caused by the usage of narcotic painkillers.
• Pain that occurs only sometimes is NOT treated with TARGIN (“as required”).

How does TARGIN work?

TARGIN comprises the drugs oxycodone and naloxone as its active ingredients.
The opioid drug class, which also includes codeine, fentanyl, morphine, and hydromorphone, contains the painkiller oxycodone. By interacting with certain spinal cord and brain nerve cells, it reduces pain.
The drug naloxone is used to treat constipation by preventing opioid drugs from attaching to receptors in the gastrointestinal system.

How to take TARGIN:

When ingested whole, TARGIN pills are intended to function correctly for 12 hours.
ingest entire. Before ingesting TARGIN pills, do not cut, chew, dissolve, or crush them since doing so may cause an excessive amount of oxycodone to be released and absorbed, which is extremely dangerous.
If you are not “opioid tolerant,” do not take TARGIN in the 40/20 mg strength or in a single dosage of 80/40 mg or more. When you become “opioid tolerant” to a specific dose of TARGIN, your doctor will let you know.
With enough fluid (for example, 4 to 6 ounces of water), TARGIN can be taken with or without meals to alleviate discomfort and help with constipation.
Never provide rectal medication.

Targin Dose:

It depends on the individual. Make careful to adhere strictly to your doctor’s dose recommendations. Without first visiting your doctor, don’t change your dose. Larger dosages might result in more adverse effects and a higher risk of overdosing.
TARGIN 10/5 mg per 12 hours is the typical first dose for those who have never used opioid analgesics before. The TARGIN dosage should not exceed 80/40 mg per day or 40/20 mg per 12 hours.

Your doctor could administer an extra oxycodone formulation without naloxone if you require a stronger dosage.