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P-500 Tablet

15 Tablet(s) in Strip

MRP14.49

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P-500 Tablet
P-500 Tablet

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APEX LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED

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Product Summary

Salt Content
Paracetamol / Acetaminophen(500.0 Mg)
Uses
To treat fever and pain
Therapy
Analgesic/antipyretic
Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, swelling,and itching
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Medical Description

P 500 tablet is a medicinal tablet that is classified as an analgesic (painkillers) and an antipyretic (reduce fever). The active ingredient is paracetamol also known as acetaminophen. Do not take this medicine if you have severe kidney or liver disease. This medicine is safe to be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding but it is advised that you should consult your doctor before use. P 500 tablet must not be used for more than the recommended duration as it may have serious reactions like stomach and kidney disorders.

Uses

P 500 tablet is used to treat symptoms including mild or moderate pain, cold, flu, fever, stomach ache, lower back pain, headache, toothache and migraine.

Contraindications

  • If you are allergic or hypersensitive to paracetamol or any of the constituents of P 500 tablet.
  • If you are suffering from liver disease or kidney diseases.
  • If you are taking any other medicine that contains paracetamol.

Side effects

The chances of getting side effects with paracetamol are rare if taken in the recommended dose. In rare cases you may experience a skin rash, itching, blisters, allergic reaction and bruising.

Precautions and Warnings

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Pregnancy

P 500 tablet is safe to be taken during pregnancy, it does not cause any harm to the developing foetus. Nonetheless, it is recommended that you check and consult with your doctor before its consumption.

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Breast Feeding

Yes, you can take this medicine while breastfeeding as it is considered safe. Take the lowest dose possible or for the shortest time only on the recommendation of your doctor.

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Driving

Yes, you can drive after taking this medicine as it does not interrupt your ability to drive or operate complex machinery. If this medicine makes you feel dizzy or nauseatic it is advised that you should avoid driving and take rest till you feel better.

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Alcohol

Consumption of alcohol with P 500 tablet is likely to increase the risk of side-effects and also lead to liver damage.

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Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You are allergic to paracetamol/acetaminophen.
  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • You are planning for surgery.
  • You are suffering from severe liver disease.
  • You are suffering from kidney disease.
  • You have experienced chronic malnourishment.
  • Do not exceed the recommended dosage as there may be serious or adverse reactions like kidney problems and stomach problems.

Directions for Use

Swallow (do not crush or chew) the tablet as a whole with plenty of water. Take the medicine as recommended by your doctor. Do not take the tablet if it has passed its expiry date.

Storage and disposal

This medication should be stored in a safe place and away from moisture, at room temperature Keep away from children and pets Do not use the medicinal tablet after the expiry date with proper disposal

Dosage

Overdose

Always seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose of this medicine. P 500 tablet overdose can cause severe liver damage. The symptoms of overdose include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, sweating, weakness. More severe symptoms observed are irritability, fits, coma, bleeding and low blood sugar.

Missed a Dose

In case of a missed dose, you can take it as soon as you recall it. But do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one. A four-hour gap between doses should be maintained.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Paracetamol works by blocking some chemical substances called prostaglandins produced in the brain that informs our body about the experience of pain. It regulates the body temperature by acting on the area of the brain that controls the temperature.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Use P 500 tablet with caution if you are taking any blood-thinning medicines like warfarin as P 500 may increase the blood-thinning effect of this medicine and increase the risk of bleeding. P 500 tablets should be taken with a minimum gap of 2 hours after taking Cholesterol-lowering medicines like cholestyramine as this medicine may interfere with the working of painkillers. Concomitant use of medicines used to treat excessive stomach acid (Antacids) along with P 500 tablets should be avoided as it may interfere with the working of this medicine. Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible drug interactions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Proper care and caution should be exercised while taking this medicine if you have liver or kidneys ailments, bleeding disorders and alcohol use/dependence.

The action of this medicine lasts for up to about four hours. You should start feeling better or comfortable in an hour.

If paracetamol does not work, then the best thing to do is consult your doctor.

You can eat normal food while taking the P 500 tablet.

Overdose is definitely dangerous. Using it daily could raise the risk of heart attacks, strokes, liver or kidney damage and early death.

Yes, a serious skin reaction can occur at any time irrespective of whether it has happened in the past or not.

P 500 tablet is a medicine used to reduce fever and relieve pain. It is used to get relief from a headache, toothache, migraine, period pain and other painful conditions.

No, it is not an antibiotic medicine. It works as a painkiller and fever-reducing medicine.

The composition of P 500 consists of paracetamol as an active ingredient.

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Manufacturer Details

Brand:P 500

Manufacturer Name:APEX LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED

Address:Apex Laboratories Private Limited B-23, Sidco Pharmaceutical Complex, Alathur-603110, Tamil Nadu

Country of Origin:India

Vendor Details

Fulfillment Information: P 500 500 MG Tablet (15) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.

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