Expert advice for Prodol Tablet
Good for pain relief and fever but not effective in joint pain due to poor anti-inflammatory action. Starts working within one hour. Wait for at least 4 hours before taking the next dose. Present in many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines. Avoid taking more than one paracetamol product at a time to prevent overdose. Doses >4 g/day (2 g in alcoholics) may cause liver, kidney or heart problems. Discontinue Prodol 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if rash occurs. For children, measure the doses of liquid Prodol 500mg Tablet using the measuring cup instead of a teaspoon to avoid under or over-dosage. Avoid excess alcohol intake (>3 glasses/day) when taking Prodol 500mg Tablet as it may cause liver damage.
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Composition
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Paracetamol / Acetaminophen (500mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Allergic reaction. |
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How to works
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How Prodol Tablet works
Prodol 500mg Tablet is a pain reliever (analgesic) and fever reducer (antipyretic). It works by blocking the production of the chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that transmit pain signals and induce fever. |
