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Paracod is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Pain, Muscle Pain, Headache are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The correct dosage of Paracod depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Paracod include Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness, Drowsiness. Usually, these side effects of Paracod go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Paracod's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Paracod's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Paracod related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Paracod contraindications section.
Additionally, Paracod may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Paracod is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Paracod 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 Paracod safe for pregnant women?
Paracod may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Paracod, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Paracod safe during breastfeeding?
Paracod may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Paracod, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Paracod.
What is the effect of Paracod on the Kidneys?
Paracod has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Paracod on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Paracod on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Paracod on the Heart?
Paracod is rarely harmful for the heart.
Paracod 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 Paracod unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Paracod habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Paracod can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Paracod you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Paracod only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Paracod is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Paracod
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Paracod together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Paracod
Information about the interaction of Paracod and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Paracod is a safe drug no much precautions are to be taken. However, alcohol should be completely avoided. If you have any previous history of kidney and liver diseases keep your doctor informed before taking this drug.
No, Paracod is not used for treating stomach pain. The stomach pain could be due to some underlying medical condition which may require medical attention. If the pain does not subside within 1 day. Please consult your doctor without further delay.
Paracod is a brand name for paracetamol. It is an analgesic and antipyretic medication used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever. Even WHO has considered this drug to be an essential medicine for basic healthcare requirements. Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used 'over-the-counter' medicine. It is often prescribed as one of the first-line treatment options for pain and fever with minimum side effects.
Paracod 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.
Yes, you can use Paracod 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 Paracod. Please consult a doctor to know about these alternative medicines.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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