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Amidol Benefits & Uses

Amidol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Pain

Other Benefits

Amidol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 650 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 650 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Amidol Related Warnings

Is the use of Amidol safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Amidol safely.

Safe
Is the use of Amidol safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Amidol.

Safe
What is the effect of Amidol on the Kidneys?

Amidol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Amidol on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Amidol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Amidol only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Amidol on the Heart?

Amidol is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Amidol with Other Drugs

Amidol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Oxyphenbutazone

Metamizole

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Carbamazepine

Amidol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amidol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Shock
Liver Disease
Drug Allergies
Alcoholism
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Amidol

Is this Amidol habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Amidol has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Amidol since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Amidol should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Amidol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Amidol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Amidol

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Amidol, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Amidol

Taking alcohol with Amidol can be dangerous.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Amidol

Question over 5 years ago

Can I use Amidol in migraine?

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can use Amidol in a migraine. Paracetamol and other NSAIDs are used in treating migraine. However, there are other medicines available that are better for treating migraine than Amidol. Please consult a doctor to know about these alternative medicines.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Amidol with multivitamins?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Amidol can be taken with a multivitamin. No harmful interactions found between them. However, this is not necessarily mean no interaction exists. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Amidol with tramadol?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, you can take Amidol with tramadol. The combination of Amidol and tramadol are prescribed by doctors to relieve from severe to moderate pain. However, do not take it on your own.

Question over 5 years ago

What are the interactions between Amidol and codeine?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No harmful interactions have been reported between Amidol and codeine. Do not take it until and unless prescribed. However, if you are experiencing any unpleasant medicinal side effects such as nausea, stomach pain, and tremors after taking Amidol. Inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Amidol work?

Although it's believed that Amidol works mainly in the central nervous system (Brain and Spine). It prevents the release of prostaglandin, which is responsible for increasing pain and body temperature. It effectively reduces the intensity of pain signals to the brain.