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Chilmol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. Fever, Headache, Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Chilmol have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Chilmol. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Chilmol have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Chilmol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Chilmol's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Chilmol related warnings talks about Chilmol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Chilmol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Chilmol in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies. Some other conditions that can be affected by Chilmol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Chilmol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Chilmol is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Chilmol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Chilmol safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Chilmol in pregnant women.
Is the use of Chilmol safe during breastfeeding?
Chilmol is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Chilmol on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Chilmol on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Chilmol on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Chilmol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Chilmol on the Heart?
Side effects of Chilmol rarely affect the heart.
Chilmol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chilmol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chilmol habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Chilmol is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Chilmol since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Chilmol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Chilmol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Chilmol
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Chilmol together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chilmol
Consumption of alcohol and Chilmol together may have severe effects on your health.
Chilmol is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.
Chilmol is primarily used to reduce pain and fever. It can a for other conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, backache, toothaches, and colds.
Yes, Chilmol 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.
Yes, you can take Chilmol with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. But you're recommended to consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.
Although it's believed that Chilmol 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetaminophen (acetaminophen)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ofirmev (acetaminophen)