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Dolo Oral Drops Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PARACETAMOL-100MG

Uses:

<p>Dolo Oral Drops is used for Fever and pain relief. The detailed uses of Dolo Oral Drops are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Pain Relief: </strong>Dolo Oral Drops is commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain by suppressing the brain's production of prostaglandins, which are responsible for inducing pain.</li><li><strong>Fever Reduction: </strong>Dolo Oral Drops effectively reduces fever caused by infections or other conditions. It lowers the body's temperature by working on the hypothalamic heat-regulating area.</li><li><strong>Cold and Flu Symptom Relief: </strong>Dolo Oral Drops is also used to relieve cold and flu symptoms, including body aches, fever, and headaches.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Dolo Oral Drops contains Paracetamol as an active ingredient (antipyretic and analgesic). It is used to relieve pain and fever.
  • Paracetamol lowers the elevated body temperature and mild pain by inhibiting the synthesis of a chemical messenger (prostaglandin) and promoting heat loss (through sweating) that helps reset the hypothalamic thermostat.
  • Dolo Oral Drops helps relieve symptoms of pain and fever in children.

FAQs

Dolo Oral Drops is used to provide relief from fever and mild-to-moderate pain.

Dolo Oral Drops lowers elevated body temperature and mild pain by inhibiting the synthesis of a chemical messenger (prostaglandin) and promotes heat loss (through sweating).

Dolo Oral Drops can cause diarrhoea as a side effect in some children. If your child has diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrheal medicine unless your paediatrician recommends it.

Yes, Dolo Oral Drops is used in treating post-vaccination fever in babies. It also helps reduce injection pain in babies who receive vaccinations.

Dolo Oral Drops may cause certain side effects such as abdominal pain, cold-like symptoms, or diarrhoea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your paediatrician.

Dolo Oral Drops can be used in babies if prescribed by the doctor. Administer Dolo Oral Drops to the child in the dose and duration advised by the paediatrician.

If your child vomits within 30 minutes after administering the dose, repeat the dose. If it has been more than 30 minutes, do not repeat the dose and wait until it is time for the next dose. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

Dolo Oral Drops may not cause constipation. Consult the doctor if your child has constipation. Include fibre-rich food and fluids in your child’s diet.

Yes, Dolo Oral Drops is effective for fever. It helps reduce high temperatures by affecting chemical messengers in the brain that regulate body temperature.

Dolo Oral Drops starts working within 30 minutes.

Your doctor will determine the dose of Dolo Oral Drops depending on the child’s condition and age. Please consult the doctor.

The effect of Dolo Oral Drops starts within 30 minutes and peaks within 3-4 hours. Your child’s condition may improve after a few doses. Consult the doctor if your child’s condition does not improve even after administering Dolo Oral Drops for the prescribed duration.

Yes, Dolo Oral Drops can be given to the child for a low-grade fever. However, please consult a doctor.

A persistent fever could be a sign of an infection. Please consult a doctor if the child’s fever persists even after taking Dolo Oral Drops.

Total doses of Dolo Oral Drops more than 150 mg/kg over any 8-hour period for children under 6 and total doses of 200 mg/kg are considered toxic for children 6 years and older.

No special diet is required to follow while taking Dolo Oral Drops, unless advised otherwise by your doctor.

Store Dolo Oral Drops at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

Dolo Oral Drops should be used with caution if the child has malnutrition, any medicinal allergy, G6PD deficiency, or kidney/liver disease.

Though Dolo Oral Drops may not interfere with the vaccines, it is best to consult a doctor if your child is due to undergo any vaccination whilst on treatment with Dolo Oral Drops.

Paracetamol drops can be used for 3-month-old babies if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.

Dolo Oral Drops begins to ease fever within 30 minutes after taking a dose.

Ibuprofen is the only safe painkiller to give children alongside paracetamol. However, both medicines should not be used at the same time. Please consult the doctor about the use of ibuprofen and paracetamol in children.

Symptoms of paracetamol allergy in children are swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing, unexplained wheezing, rash or hives, skin reddening, shortness of breath and blisters. If you notice these symptoms, stop using Dolo Oral Drops and seek medical help right away.

Some medicines may interact with Dolo Oral Drops. Therefore, let the doctor know if your child is using any other medicines.

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