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Fricold is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Fricold have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fricold. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Fricold can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fricold 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.
Fricold's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Fricold's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Fricold related warnings section.
Fricold can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Fricold in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies. Some other conditions that can be affected by Fricold are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Fricold may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Fricold, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Fricold is used to treat the following -
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
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Is the use of Fricold safe for pregnant women?
Fricold is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Fricold safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Fricold as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Fricold on the Kidneys?
Fricold rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fricold on the Liver?
Fricold may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Fricold on the Heart?
You can take Fricold without any fear of damage to the heart.
Fricold 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 Fricold unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fricold habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Fricold is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Fricold
You can take Fricold with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fricold
Taking Fricold with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No harmful interactions have been reported between Fricold 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 Fricold. Inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Fricold can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
Yes, Fricold 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.
You should take the minimum effective dose of Fricold that reduces body pain and fever. It should be used for the shortest time period till you get relief. Take it as per doctor's advice do not exceed dosage. Ideally, 1 or 2 tablets (500 mg) every four to six hours can be safely taken, do not take more than four doses in 24 hours. Please note paracetamol 500 mg tablet should not be given to children below 10 years until and unless prescribed by a child specialist.
Fricold is primarily used to reduce pain and fever. It can a for other conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, backache, toothaches, and colds.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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