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Dolamide Benefits & Uses

Dolamide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)
Back Pain
Osteoarthritis
Toothache (Read More - Home remedies for toothache)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Pain
Joint Pain
Headache
Body Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Body Pain)

Dolamide 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Nimesulide (100 mg) Paracetamol (500 mg)/Tablet, for course duration follow doctor's advice
Adult	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Nimesulide (100 mg) Paracetamol (500 mg)/Tablet, for course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Nimesulide (100 mg) Paracetamol (500 mg)/Tablet, for course duration follow doctor's advice

Dolamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Dolamide safe for pregnant women?

Dolamide can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dolamide right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Dolamide safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Dolamide. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dolamide on the Kidneys?

Dolamide may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Dolamide on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Dolamide on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Dolamide. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Dolamide with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Ketoconazole

Methotrexate

Leflunomide

Moderate

Warfarin

Phenytoin

Dolamide Contraindications

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

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Dolamide

Is this Dolamide habit forming or addictive?

Dolamide is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Dolamide, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Dolamide can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Dolamide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Dolamide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Dolamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dolamide

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dolamide

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dolamide.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Dolamide

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Dolamide on my own or without doctors advice?

Dr. , General Physician

Discontinuation of Dolamide on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Dolamide work?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Dolamide is an analgesic (painkiller) which relieves pain arising from the affected area by suppressing the cyclooxygenase 2 (increases the inflammatory response.)

Question over 5 years ago

Does Dolamide cause weight gain?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Dolamide does not cause weight gain because of medication increase in cellular metabolism occur in skeletal muscles (voluntary muscle), due to uncoupling of oxidative phosphorylation (loss of coupling between respiration and ATP (adenosine triphosphate which stores energy) production.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Dolamide?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Dolamide is a brand name of nimesulide. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It has been used primarily for short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis and for fever.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Dolamide an antibiotic?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

Dolamide is a painkiller, not an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat the short-lasting painful inflammatory conditions such as sports injuries, sinusitis, and other ear-nose-throat disorders, dental surgery, bursitis (Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac in the joints), lower backache, dysmenorrhoea (painful menstruation), post-operative pain, osteoarthritis, and fever.