Pyrigesic 500mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Pyrigesic 500 MG Description
Pyrigesic 500 tablet is used to reduce fever and relieve pain. It is a painkiller containing paracetamol (also known as Acetaminophen) as its active ingredient. It is a painkiller medicine. Paracetamol works by inhibiting the action of certain substances that causes pain and act on the brain centre which is responsible for controlling body temperature. While taking this medicine, you should not take other medicines containing paracetamol. Do not take more than the recommended dose and keep a gap of a minimum of 4 hours between two consecutive doses. You should take Pyregesic with or after meals to avoid stomach upset.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹10.74 |
You Save | ₹0.57 (5% on MRP) |
Contains | Paracetamol / Acetaminophen(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Fever and pain |
Side effects | Skin rash, itching, blisters |
Therapy | ANALGESIC/ANTIPYRETIC |
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Uses of Pyrigesic 500 MG
Contraindications of Pyrigesic 500 MG
- If you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the ingredients of Pyrigesic tablet.
- If you are taking any other product that contains paracetamol.
Side effects of Pyrigesic 500 MG
Precautions and Warnings of Pyrigesic 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are having an infection.
- You have a pre-existing medical condition such as liver or kidney problems.
- You are suffering from chronic malnutrition.
- You have a habit of regularly consuming alcohol in excess.
- Avoid using Pyrigesic 500 if you are taking other medicines containing paracetamol. Taking too much paracetamol can cause liver damage.
- You are an alcoholic or are suffering from chronic malnutrition.
- You should not take this medicine too often and for a prolonged duration.
- Always keep a minimum gap of 4-6 hours between two consecutive doses.
Directions for Use of Pyrigesic 500 MG
Storage and disposal of Pyrigesic 500 MG
- Store Pyrigesic 500 mg tablets in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat. Keep it away from children and pets.
- Do not use expired medicines. Discard unused medicine properly.
Quick Tips of Pyrigesic 500 MG
- Pyrigesic 500 tablet is used for the treatment of fever and pain.
- Take this medicine in 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.
- You should take Pyregesic 500 with or after meals to avoid stomach upset.
- This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 6 years of age.
- If used in the correct dosage, Pyregesic 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 any liver disorders.
- Do not take any other paracetamol containing products while taking this medicine.
Dosage of Pyrigesic 500 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of Pyrigesic 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Interactions of Pyrigesic 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines can affect the way Pyrigesic 500mg tablet works or Pyrigesic 500mg tablet itself can affect the way other medicines work when taken simultaneously.
- Be cautious if you are taking medicines such as metoclopramide or domperidone used to treat nausea or vomiting and an antibiotic such as chloramphenicol along with Pyrigesic 500 mg tablet.
- Cholesterol-lowering medicines like cholestyramine should be taken with a minimum gap of 2 hours.
- Prolonged and regular use of paracetamol can lead to bleeding problems in individuals taking blood thinners such as warfarin.
- You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements to avoid any interaction.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the precautions that need to be taken while using Pyrigesic 500 tablet?
Q: Can Pyrigesic 500 tablets be given to children?
Q: My child, who is 3 years old, happened to consume 5 tablets of Pyrigesic 500. What should I do?
Q: Can I take Pyrigesic 500 for cold and fever?
Q: Can Pyrigesic 500 tablet be used in elders?
- Kidney and liver function in the elderly is not as optimum as in the young population.
- Caution is needed when giving Pyrigesic 500 tablets to the elderly with existing diseases.
- It should be used only after consulting your doctor. You should inform the doctor about all the 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 Pyrigesic 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 Pyrigesic 500 for body pain?
Q: Is Pyrigesic 500 and paracetamol same?
Q: Is Pyrigesic good for fever?
Q: What are the side effects of Pyrigesic?
Q: Is Pyrigesic antibiotic?
Q: Can I take Pyrigesic 500 for headaches?
Q: Is Pyrigesic and Paracetamol same?
Q: Is Pyrigesic a painkiller?
Q: How long does it take for Pyrigesic to work?
References
- Paracetamol 500mg Soluble Tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
- Paracetamol 500mg Soluble Tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
- Acetaminophen [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2021 [cited 4 March 2022]
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