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Pyrikap Drop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Pyrikap Drop safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Pyrikap in pregnant women.
Is the use of Pyrikap Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Pyrikap does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Pyrikap Drop on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Pyrikap on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Pyrikap Drop on the Liver?
Pyrikap can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Pyrikap Drop on the Heart?
Pyrikap has very mild side effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pyrikap Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pyrikap Drop habit forming or addictive?
Pyrikap Drop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Pyrikap Drop does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Pyrikap Drop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pyrikap Drop cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Pyrikap Drop
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Pyrikap Drop together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pyrikap Drop
Taking Pyrikap Drop 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 Pyrikap 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 Pyrikap inform your doctor immediately.
Pyrikap 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.
Yes, you can take Pyrikap with or without food, because it doesn't irritate the stomach lining, unlike other drugs. However, if you are taking NSAIDs (painkillers) such as Aspirin and Ibuprofen along with paracetamol it is best to take them with a light meal or a glass of milk.
Pyrikap 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.
Pyrikap is not recommended for back pain. However, It can be taken along with a painkiller for the treatment of back pain.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetaminophen (acetaminophen)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ofirmev (acetaminophen)