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Painvon is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Pain.
The correct dosage of Painvon depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Painvon include Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting, Constipation. Some other side effects of Painvon have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Painvon are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Painvon's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Painvon related warnings talks about Painvon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Painvon can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Painvon in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease. The section on Painvon contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Painvon may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Painvon is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Painvon is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Painvon safe for pregnant women?
Painvon can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Painvon right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Painvon safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Painvon. If you see any side effects, stop taking Painvon immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Painvon again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Painvon on the Kidneys?
Painvon may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Painvon on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Painvon. 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 Painvon on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Painvon on the heart have been reported.
Painvon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Painvon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Painvon habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Painvon can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Painvon can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Painvon should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Painvon for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Painvon
You can take Painvon with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Painvon
Taking Painvon with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
An overdose occurs when more than the required amount (toxic levels) of [medicine] is taken. Initial symptoms of Painvon overdose includes loss of appetite, drowsiness, seizures, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Later progressive symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark colored urine, yellowing of your skin or the white patches in your eyes, liver damage and in rare cases, it can also lead to coma. So, by any chance, if you have accidentally taken more than the required dose of Painvon inform your doctor immediately.
Painvon is primarily used to reduce pain and fever. It can a for other conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, backache, toothaches, and colds.
If you are allergic to Painvon then do not take it. Inform your doctor immediately for alternative medicine.
Painvon 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.
As we know Painvon is most widely used 'over-the-counter' analgesic/antipyretic medicine. However, paracetamol overdose can cause serious adverse effects on the liver, it may be fatal. But fortunately, there is an antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) given within 8 hours of Painvon ingestion which usually can prevent all serious side effects of Painvon poisoning. However, do not take NAC without consulting a doctor as your doctor will tell you the right way and methods to help you relieve from this drug poisoning.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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