Dolo 650 Tablets Complete Guide
Dolo 650 MG Tablet is used for the short-term treatment of fever, and mild to moderate pain caused by several conditions such as arthritis, muscle aches, toothache, headache, backache etc. It is manufactured by Micro Labs Ltd in India. It is usually sold over-the-counter in most medicine shops and does not require a doctor’s prescription. It is one of the safer option for fever and pain relief.
Uses and Benefits of Dolo 650:
It is used for providing relief from pain and fever. Dolo 650 Tablet is used as a painkiller. It majorly helps in getting rid of moderate pain which may be caused due to any of the following conditions:
- For Fever: It is prescribed for fever and it provides temporary relief. It doesn’t treat the underlying cause which results in fever.
- For Post Immunization Pyrexia : In some cases, people get fever and pain after the vaccine. In such cases, Dolo 650 MG Tablet is prescribed.
- For Muscle Pain : The Tablet relieves moderate pain in the muscle including the pain due to Arthritis.
- For Menstrual Cramps : It is proved to be beneficial in relieving pain associated with menstrual cramps.
- For Cephalalgia : It is prescribed for headaches and migraine pain too
Dolo 650 MG Tablet is also used for the following conditions:
- Arthritis
- Febrility
- Ear pain
- A headache
- Flu
A doctor may prescribe the Tablet for other purposes as well if the patient is experiencing pain due to any reason.
Side-effects of Dolo 650:
Consuming Dolo 650 mg tablet can have side effects on some patients ranging from mild to severe, however, these are very rare to be seen and most patients do not experience any discomfort whatsoever upon taking medicine.
Some of the most common side effects of the medicine are mentioned below:
- Nausea
- Allergic reactions on the skin
- Gastric problems
- Mouth ulcer
- Fatigue
- Anemia
Overuse or overdose can cause liver toxicity.
Another extremely rare but severe side effect of this medicine can be the Stevens-Johnson syndrome. It is a rare skin disorder with symptoms of flu, followed by a painful purplish or red rash that spreads on the body and forms blisters. If a patient experiences symptoms of the syndrome after having the tablet, he or she must immediately contact their doctor and seek immediate treatment. Apart from the listed side effects of the medicine, patients may also experience some other adverse reactions. In that case, they must immediately contact their doctor and get expert medical help.
Common Dosage of Dolo 650 :
This medicine can be obtained without a prescription, and it can be consumed when required by the patient. Missed dose of Dolo 650 mg tablet does not cause much problem, and it can be taken whenever the patient remembers about the missed dose. It is important to keep a gap of 6-8 hours between doses and not take more than 3gms in a day for adults. In children and underweight adults, the dose needs to be calculated on the basis of body weight.
The signs of an overdose of Dolo 650 MG Tablet are:
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach pain
- Dark color urine
- Yellowing of the skin and the eyes
- Severe abdominal pain
- Vomiting
Composition of Dolo 650:
The main ingredient of Dolo 650 MG tablet is Paracetamol or Acetaminophen and is used in the strength of 650 mg. It is classified as an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It is not addictive or habit-forming.
Medicines that should not be taken with Dolo 650:
Following are some of the medicines that should not be consumed with Dolo 650 MG Tablet as it may cause adverse effects.
- It should not be consumed with Carbamazepine
- Sodium Nitrite
- Phenytoin
- Isoniazid
- Naltrexone
- Prilocaine
- Leflunomide
- Juxtapid mipomersen
- It should not be consumed with Teriflunomide
- It should not be consumed with Ketoconazole
How does Dolo 650 MG Tablet Works?
This medicine is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer) drug. The tablet works by stopping the production of the chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that carry pain signals and cause fever. It also works by increasing the body’s ability to tolerate pain by alleviating its threshold for pain. It also increases the blood flow to the skin. It also increases sweating and heat loss from the body.
It can also be administered as an injection. However, this can only be done by a trained health care provider and under a doctor's supervision. It usually starts working within 1 hour of its administration. The effect of the medicine lasts for about 4 to 6 hours on an average.
When is Dolo 650 prescribed?
This medicine is prescribed to treat conditions such as fever, muscle pain, headache, menstrual camp, post immunization pyrexia, arthritis. It can be used as a painkiller. It is recommended to take the Dolo 650 mg tablet as per doctor’s prescription. The medicine is prescribed in the following cases:
- Fever
- Muscle pain
- For Headache
- Post-immunization Pyrexia
- For Menstrual pain
How To Use Dolo 650?
It is advised to take the medicine and swallow it whole with water instead of crushing, breaking or chewing it. It can also be administered as an injection. However, this can only be done by a trained health care provider and under a doctor's supervision. This medicine usually starts working within 1 hour of its administration. The effect of the tablet of Dolo 650 mg tablet lasts for about 4 to 6 hours on an average.
Dolo 650 For Headache & Cold:
It is prescribed in case the patient is suffering from fever and cold and shows symptom such as headache. The ingredients of this tablet help in treating these conditions and providing relief from the headache, cold symptoms and migraine pain too.
Precautions and Warning - When To Avoid Dolo 650 MG Tablet:
The medicine is an effective medicine for pain relief; however, it is not effective in joint pain because of its poor anti-inflammatory action. It starts to work within an hour and the effect lasts for approximately 4 to 6 hours.
- Consumption of Alcohol alongside this medicine- The main ingredient of the drug is Paracetamol. Consumption of alcohol with Paracetamol can be fatal and can cause severe liver damage. It is strongly advised to refrain from consuming alcohol when on medicine.
- Kidney Patients - Patients suffering from any kidney diseases should practice caution while using the Tablet. If the patient is consuming tablet of Dolo 650 MG Tablet for the treatment of a kidney related disease, it is important to consult the doctor before consuming medicine.
- Liver patients - Patients with severe liver diseases are advised to not take a tablet if they do not have prior consultation with their doctor. Patients suffering from allergies, analgesic (fever reducer) nephropathy and liver diseases are thus recommended not to use this drug without consulting the doctor.
- Expecting Mothers- There have been studies that have proved that it is perfectly safe to use Tablet by expecting mothers.
- For Pregnant women - Doctor consultation is advised before taking the drug if the patient is pregnant. While no adverse effects have been seen on the foetus, a doctor can evaluate everything and give truly useful advice.
- Lactating mothers - Lactating mothers can also use this drug without any worries since no traces are found in breast milk upon average doses, and no effect has been seen on feeding infants
