What is Dolo 650?
Dolo 650 is the common medication which is highly prescribed by the doctor during and to relieve mild and moderate pain. The medication works effectively in reducing fever and mild to moderate pain. The action to reduce is achieved by inhibiting the production of certain chemicals in the body and increasing heat loss from the body. This tablet inhibits the pain signals that are sent to the brain, as a result, the pain experienced by the person is reduced after taking it.
Paracetamol is the main component of Dolo 650. It is also used to reduce body pain during. Paracetamol is prescribed alone or in combination with other medications for cancer and postoperative patients for pain relief. The usual dose for adults is 1 to 2 tablets every four hours if necessary, but should not exceed 4000 mg per day.
Dolo 650 Uses
Dolo 650 Tablet is a medicine used to relieve pain and reduce fever. It is used to treat many conditions such as headaches, body aches, toothaches, and the common cold. The medication works by inhibiting the release of certain chemicals which can cause pain and fever. The main uses are:
- fever
- Post Immunization Pyrexia
- Headache
- Muscular Pain
- Dental Pain
- Back Pain
- Joint Pain i.e. Arthritis
- Menstrual Cramp
- Ear Pain
- Flu
Dolo 650 Side Effects
Some of the common side effects of Dolo 650 are
- Malaise
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Fainting
- Weakness
- Low blood pressure
- Nausea
Some of the infrequent and serious side effects of Dolo 650:
- Atelectasis
- Spasms of the Larynx
- Angioedema
- Abnormal liver function
- Abnormal Nervous system
- Decreased lung function
- Irregular heartbeat
- Trouble in breathing
If you have any of these serious symptoms immediately contact your doctor for further assistance. In any case, due to this if you get any kind of reactions in your body try avoiding it.
A doctor advised you to take the medicines by seeing your problems and the benefits of this medicine are greater than the side effects. Majority of the people who use this medicine don’t show any side effects. Get medical help immediately if you get any serious Dolo 650 side effects.
Precautions
Before taking the medication talk to the doctor if you’re allergic to it or any other medication such as benzhydrocodone, hydromorphone, morphine and Codeine. The medication may contain some of the inactive ingredients which can create some severe allergic reactions or some other problems.Before using the medication talk to the doctor if you’re having any kind of medical history such as:
- Brain disorders
- Breathing problems
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Stomach or intestinal problems
- Difficulty in Urinating
- Gallbladder disease
- Disease of Pancrease
How to take Dolo 650?
It works as an antipyretic against fever which works as the mediators of inflammation. The medication helps to decrease the concentration of prostaglandins. And the analgesic action (analgesic) is the result of the inhibition of the cascade pathways of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and COX-2.
Read the prescription carefully before taking it. Talk with your doctor in case of any confusion. Taking Dolo orally helps in absorbing the medication from the digestive tract and this takes roughly 1 hour for the onset of the action. The medication power remains in our body for 6 hours. There should be a minimum of 4 hours of the gap between the two consecutive medications.
Dosage
Dolo comes in the form of 500 mg, 650 mg and 1000 mg.
Mostly, Dolo dosage is calculated and given according to the weight and age of the patient by the doctor. But normally the doctor will recommend 500 to 1000 mg in every 4 to 6 hours for adults. The maximum dosage would be 4000 mg per day.
| Adults | 650 to 1000 mg in every 4 hours which should not exceed 4000 mg per day. |
| Pregnant women | 650 to 1000 mg in every 4 hours which should not exceed 4000 mg per day.
(Take the medication only if the doctor prescribe) |
| 1 to 2 yrs | 120 mg in every 4 hours (8.2 to 10.8 kg) |
| 2 to 3 yrs | 160 mg in every 4 hours (10. 9 kg to 16.3 kg) |
| 4 to 5 yrs | 240 mg in every 4 hours (16.4 kg to 21.7 kg) |
| 6 to 8 yrs | 320 mg in every 4 hours ( 21.8 to 27. 2 kg) |
| 9 to 10 yrs | 400 mg in every 4 hours (27.3 to 32.6 kg) |
| 11 to 12 years | 480 mg in every 4 hours (32.7 to 43.2 kg) |
Missed Dose
Missing one or two-dose of Dolo 650 won’t show any effect on your body. The skipped dose causes no problem. But with some medication, it won’t work if you don’t take the dosage on time. If you miss a dose some sudden chemical change may affect your body. In some cases, your doctor would advise you to take the prescribed medicine as soon as possible if you have missed the dose.
Overdose
Overdose of a drug can be accidental. If you have taken more than the prescribed tablets there is a chance of getting a harmful effect on your body’s functions. Overdose of a medicine can lead to some medical emergency.
Storage
Direct contact with heat, air and light may damage your medicines. The exposure of medicine may cause some harmful effects. The medicine must be kept in a safe place and out of children’s reach.
Mainly the drug should be kept at room temperature between 68ºF and 77ºF (20ºC and 25ºC).
Before taking Dolo 650 consult your Doctor. In case you face any problems or get any side effects after taking Dolo 650 rush immediately to your nearby hospital or consult your doctor for better treatment. Carry your medications always in your bag while travelling to avoid any immediate emergencies. Follow your prescription and follow your Doctor advice whenever you take Dolo 650.
Dolo 650 vs Paracetamol
Dolo 650 |
Paracetamol |
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| Dolo 650 is the common medication which is highly prescribed by the doctor during fever and to relieve mild and moderate pain. The medication works effectively in reducing fever and mild to moderate pain. | Paracetamol is a painkiller and works as a fever reducer. The paracetamol tablets are used for treating headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, body ache and fevers. This helps in relieving pain in mild arthritis but it has no effect on inflammation and swelling of the joint. |
The main uses of DOLO 650 are:
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Paracetamol is used for the following diseases:
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Some of the infrequent and serious side effects of Dolo 650 are:
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Major side effects of paracetamol are:
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