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How To Use
- Take paracetamol by mouth with food as directed by the doctor.
- Swallow the tablet whole with water.
- Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet.
- Take paracetamol regularly to get the most benefit from it.
- To help remember, take paracetamol at the same time.
- Quantity is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
- Do not increase your quantity or take this product more often than directed.
Expert Advice
- Tablets may be crushed or swallowed whole.
- Please immediately contact your doctor in case of any serious adverse effects.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol during use of this medicine.
- Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
Primary Uses
Fever and pain
Indications
This medicine is used to treat acute and chronic (short and long term) painful muscular conditions, tension, headache, dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), and non-articular rheumatism (a group of conditions characterized by muscular aches which do not arise from joints).
Side Effects
- This medicine has no known side effects. However if you do experience any unusual side effects please make sure to consult your doctor.
- An allergic reaction to this medicine is uncommon. If you do experience a rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing, seek medical attention immediately.
Warnings
Pregnancy
There is no evidence of risk associated with the use of this medicine in pregnant females. However, it is best to consult your doctor before use.
Lactation
The effects of this medicine in lactating females are undetermined. Therefore, please consult your doctor before use.
Driving
Its use has shown a risk of drowsiness; therefore avoid using it while driving.
Liver
Consult your doctor before using paracetamol for a better analysis if you have liver disease.
Kidney
Consult your doctor before using paracetamol for a better analysis if you have kidney disease.
Alcohol
The use of alcohol should be limited or avoided while using paracetamol.
Precautions
Serious skin reactions may also occur with the use of this medication. Patients should be warned of the symptoms of such reactions and advised to discontinue the medication immediately if they appear. Patients with hypersensitivity or allergy to this medication should also be cautioned against its use. Patients should also inform their doctor of their complete medical history, especially any history of liver problems or alcohol abuse or if they have diabetes or any condition that requires them to avoid sugar. Consult your healthcare provider for more details.
Contraindications
This medication is contraindicated in patients with severe heart impairment, alcoholism (alcohol dependency), weight lower than 50 kg, renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) impairment, malnutrition, dehydration, and anemia(lower than normal amount of red blood cells in the blood). Contact your healthcare provider for further information.
FAQS
How does this medicine work?
This medicine works by blocking (neurotransmitters) chemical messengers in the brain that inform us that we have pain. It also reduces fever by affecting the neurotransmitters in the area of the brain that manages or regulates body temperature.
Can I take this medicine for a long time?
It is not recommended to take this medicine for more than 3 days unless advised by your doctor otherwise.
What happens if you take this medicine for a long time?
Studies have shown that long term use of medicine is associated with a risk of adverse events such as heart attacks, bleeding inside the digestive system and hinders kidney function.
What are the signs of overdose of this medicine?
Having difficulty breathing and passing out are some signs of an overdose of this medicine.
What to do if you miss a dose of this medicine?
Please take your dosage as per the prescription. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the time for the next dose is close, take medicine normally. Do not double the dose.
What are its indications?
This medication is used for treating symptoms of allergic rhinitis, and nasal and sinus congestion. It can also be used to decongest tubes that drain fluid from your ears, called the Eustachian Tubes.
How to store this medicine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
What are its side effects?
You may experience difficulty sleeping, hallucinations, and urinary retention.
What are its precautions?
Vision changes, patients using anti-fungal medicines, and patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, renal (kidney) and hepatic (liver) impairment.
What are its effects on pregnancy and lactation?
Please consult your healthcare provider regarding use of this medicine during pregnancy. There is no evidence if this medicine passes into breast milk. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
How to administer this medicine?
This medicine is mostly used orally (through mouth). The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. Consult your doctor before use. This medicine is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
What are its contraindications?
Patients with severe hepatic (liver) and heart impairments, hyperthyroidism, and severe hypertension (high blood pressure).
What is Triprolidine?
Triprolidine is a medicine used for the treatment of allergies.
What are the uses of Triprolidine?
This medication is used for treating symptoms of allergy, common cold, and hay fever. The symptoms include runny nose, watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, sneezing, rash, etc. It is not recommended for children less than six years of age.
How to store Triprolidine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
What are the precautions for taking Triprolidine?
Following are the precautions for use of this medicine: • Do not use or discontinue this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine • You may feel drowsy after taking this medicine therefore avoid doing work requiring alertness (e.g. driving) after taking this medicine • Patients with breathing and heart problems must be cautious Please consult your health care provider before using this medicine.
Does Triprolidine have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your health care provider for guidance. This medicine passes into breast-milk and effects are unknown. Consult your health care provider for guidance.
Important notes for use of Triprolidine.
• Please do not use this medicine unless it is prescribed to you by your health care provider. • Please immediately inform doctor in case of any adverse effects of this medicine. • Please do not share this medicine with anyone.
Disclaimer
Dawaai’s intention is to make sure that it’s consumers get information that is accurate, reviewed by an expert and error-free. However, the information mentioned here should not be used as a replacement for the advice of a qualified physician. The information given here is for informational purposes only, which may not cover all possible precautions, side effects, contraindications or drug interactions. Consult your doctor and discuss your queries related to any medicine or disease.
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