Dolo 500mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Dolo 500 MG Description
Dolo 500 tablet is used to reduce fever and relieve pain. It contains paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) as its active ingredient. This medicine works by inhibiting the action of certain substances that causes pain and acts on the brain centre which is responsible for controlling body temperature.
Crocin Advanced 500mg tablet, Calpol 500mg tablet, Pyrigesic 500mg tablet, and Panadol tablet are a few more medicines that also include paracetamol as their main component. If used in the correct dosage, Dolo 500 tablet rarely has any side effects. You could, however, sometimes get a skin rash, irritation, blisters or an allergic response. If you experience any such reaction, talk to your doctor.
Dolo is a painkiller medicine. The use of the Dolo 500 tablet for a prolonged period and in high doses is associated with serious liver damage. You should take Dolo 500 with meals to avoid stomach upset. If you experience any allergic symptoms after taking this medicine, then report them to a doctor.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹13.46 |
You Save | ₹1.49 (10% on MRP) |
Contains | Paracetamol / Acetaminophen(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Fever and pain |
Side effects | Skin rash, itching, blisters |
Therapy | ANALGESIC/ANTIPYRETIC |
Uses of Dolo 500 MG
Contraindications of Dolo 500 MG
- If you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the ingredients of the Dolo 500 tablet.
- If you are taking any other product that contains paracetamol.
Side effects of Dolo 500 MG
Precautions and Warnings of Dolo 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are having an infection.
- You have liver or kidney problems.
- You are suffering from chronic malnutrition.
- You have a habit of regularly consuming alcohol in excess.
- Avoid using Dolo 500 if you are taking other medicines containing paracetamol. Taking too much paracetamol can cause liver damage.
Directions for Use of Dolo 500 MG
Storage and disposal of Dolo 500 MG
- Store Dolo 500 tablets in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
- Discard unused medicine properly. Do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.
Quick Tips of Dolo 500 MG
- Dolo 500 tablet is a fever and pain-reducing medicine used for pains like toothaches, headaches, migraines, muscular aches, osteoarthritis, period pain, sore throat, vaccination pain, tooth extraction pain, toothache, ear pain, cold and flu....
- Take this medicine at the exact recommended dose. Do not exceed the stated dose. Taking more than a daily dose may cause serious liver problems or allergic reactions.
- Keep a gap of at least 4 hours between one dose and the next. Do not take more than four doses in any 24-hour period.
- This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 6 years of age.
- If used in the correct dosage, Dolo 500 tablet seldom has any side effects. You could, however, sometimes get a skin rash, irritation, blisters or an allergic response. If you experience any such reaction, talk to your doctor....
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Also, inform if you have liver disorders.
- Do not take any other paracetamol-containing products while taking Dolo tablet.
Dosage of Dolo 500 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Dolo 500 MG
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Interactions of Dolo 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Be cautious if you are taking medicines such as metoclopramide or domperidone used to treat nausea or vomiting, a blood thinner such as warfarin and an antibiotic such as chloramphenicol.
- Cholesterol-lowering medicines like colestyramine should be taken with a minimum gap of 2 hours.
- You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements to avoid any interaction with Dolo 500 tablet.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the precautions that need to be taken while using Dolo 500 tablet?
Q: Can Dolo 500 tablet be given to children?
Q: My child, who is 3 years old, happened to consume 5 tablets of Dolo 500, what should I do?
Q: Can I take Dolo 500 for a cold and fever?
Q: What is the use of Dolo 500 tablet?
Q: Can Dolo 500 tablet be used in older patients?
- Kidney and liver function in the elderly is not as optimum as in the young population.
- Caution is needed when giving Dolo 500 tablet to the elderly with existing diseases.
- It should be used only after consulting your doctor. You should inform the doctor about all diseases the older person has (especially liver or kidney diseases). This will help the doctor decide the safe dose as per their age and kidney or liver function....
Q: How often can I take Dolo 500 tablet?
- It depends upon the condition. An adult with a healthy liver and kidney should not take this medicine more than four times a day and should always maintain a gap of 6 hours between two doses.
- If your fever or pain is relieved, stop taking it further. Avoid using it too frequently as it can lead to serious liver problems upon frequent and prolonged use.
- Do not increase the dose of this medicine if the pain or fever does not subside. It is important to find out the cause of fever or pain by consulting with a physician as this medicine will not treat the cause of fever, it only helps regulate temperature or provides pain relief....
Q: Can I take the Dolo 500 for body pain?
Q: How long does Dolo 500 take to work?
Q: Who should not take Dolo 500?
Q: Is Dolo 500 and paracetamol the same?
References
- Anadin Paracetamol Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 6 April 2022]
- Anadin Paracetamol Tablets - Product Information leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 6 April 2022]
- Paracetamol [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 6 April 2022]
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- Acetaminophen: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2022 [cited 6 April 2022]
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