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Patalgin Forte is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Patalgin Forte have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Patalgin Forte. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Patalgin Forte can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Patalgin Forte go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Patalgin Forte's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Patalgin Forte's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Patalgin Forte is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Patalgin Forte have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Patalgin Forte have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Patalgin Forte is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Patalgin Forte 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Patalgin Forte safe for pregnant women?
Patalgin Forte can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Patalgin Forte, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Patalgin Forte safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Patalgin Forte. Immediately discontinue Patalgin Forte if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Patalgin Forte on the Kidneys?
Patalgin Forte rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Patalgin Forte on the Liver?
Patalgin Forte is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Patalgin Forte on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Patalgin Forte on the heart have been reported.
Patalgin Forte should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Patalgin Forte unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Patalgin Forte habit forming or addictive?
Patalgin Forte is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Patalgin Forte
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Patalgin Forte, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Patalgin Forte
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Patalgin Forte with alcohol.
No, Patalgin Forte is not banned for use in adults and elderly patients by CDSCO. However, CDSCO has banned Patalgin Forte for children below 12 years age as it can cause hepatic failure (liver failure).
Yes, Patalgin Forte can be taken with paracetamol. There is no drug interaction found between them.
Ideally Patalgin Forte is not prescribed by a doctor for a toothache. However, in the absence of painkillers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen etc, nimesulide can be taken to get instant relief from tooth pain. Generally, for treating toothache arising due to dental cavities and dental procedures ibuprofen along with antibiotics are recommended by dentists to reduce swelling and pain.
No, Patalgin Forte does not cause drowsiness because prescribed Patalgin Forte has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of Patalgin Forte may lead to lethargy, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding. Hypertension, acute renal failure, coma, and respiratory depression may occur but are rare.
Patalgin Forte 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204