Dolo is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops, Infusion, Suspension, Tablet, Ampules, Syrup. Fever, Headache, Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Dolo have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dolo. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Dolo can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dolo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Dolo's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Dolo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Dolo can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Dolo in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dolo contraindications section.
Additionally, Dolo may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Dolo is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Dolo 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Dolo safe for pregnant women?
Dolo is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Dolo safe during breastfeeding?
Dolo does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Dolo on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Dolo on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Dolo on the Liver?
Dolo 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 Dolo on the Heart?
Dolo may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Dolo 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 Dolo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dolo habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Dolo is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Dolo as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Dolo only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dolo cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Dolo
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Dolo and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dolo
Taking alcohol with Dolo can be dangerous.
If you are allergic to Dolo then do not take it. Inform your doctor immediately for alternative medicine.
Yes, Dolo 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.
Yes, you can take Dolo with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. But you're recommended to consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.
Dolo 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 take Dolo 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.
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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)
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