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Pgi Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ACECLOFENAC-100MG + PARACETAMOL-325MG

Uses:

Treatment of Pain, Inflammation and fever.

Medicinal Benefits:

Pgi Tablet helps to reduce pain and inflammation caused by various complications or conditions. It significantly works on providing relief from pain for extended hours. It contains paracetamol, which is less irritant to the stomach than other painkillers. Hence, it is well tolerated by patients who have an allergy to aspirin or a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding or ulcer formation. Besides this, it does not affect bleeding time and also helps in reducing fever due to pain or swelling.

FAQs

Pgi Tablet is used to reduce pain and inflammation.

No, Pgi Tablet does not cure Rheumatoid arthritis but instead, it helps in reducing the pain and inflammation caused by it as it a pain killer.

Yes, Pgi Tablet is may cause nausea or vomiting in some people. In order to avoid the same, you should take Pgi Tablet with milk or food. In case you are still experiencing excessive nausea while consuming Pgi Tablet , speak with your doctor right away.

No, do not suddenly stop taking Pgi Tablet . If you want to stop taking this medicine, consult your doctor and he might gradually reduce the dose to avoid an unwanted increase in pain or inflammation.

No, Pgi Tablet should ideally not be taken for stomach pain without consulting a physician. This medication can increase the secretion of stomach acid, which may worsen gastritis or an unknown underlying stomach ulcer.

Patients with mild to moderate renal impairment should be kept under surveillance. The lowest effective dose should be used and renal function monitored regularly. Effects on renal function are usually reversible on withdrawal of Pgi Tablet .

Yes, let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicine for pain, arthritis or fever. If you experience dark stools, blood in vomit, or stomach pain, stop taking Pgi Tablet and consult your doctor immediately as these could be signs of bleeding in your stomach or intestine. Take Pgi Tablet only for the duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose, as it may cause overdose.

Pgi Tablet already contains Paracetamol and Aceclofenac. So, avoid taking additional paracetamol. If your pain does not subside, consult your doctor so that they may increase the dose or add another medicine depending on your condition.

Yes, Pgi Tablet is a painkiller. It contains Aceclofenac and Paracetamol, which helps to relieve pain.

You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking Pgi Tablet with antibiotics to avoid drug interactions.

Pgi Tablet is safe if used as advised by the doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Yes, the use of Pgi Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, lightheaded, unsteady, or weak) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, take rest for sometime and resume once you feel better.

Pgi Tablet is contraindicated in patients with known allergy to any of its ingredients or in patients or other painkillers (NSAIDs). Patients with a history of stomach ulcers or active, recurrent stomach ulcer/bleeding should ideally avoid taking Pgi Tablet . Additionally, patients with a history of high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney or liver disease, should also avoid taking Pgi Tablet .

Yes, Pgi Tablet be taken with vitamin B-complex as it helps to treat vitamin deficiency that may be the cause of underlying pain. However, please consult your doctor before using Pgi Tablet with other medicines or supplements.

No, taking higher dose of Pgi Tablet than recommended may cause serious liver damage or allergic reactions such as swelling of the mouth, face and throat; itching; rash or difficulty in breathing. If the pain is not relieved or if you are experience increased severity of pain by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor.

Store Pgi Tablet at room temperature in a dry place. Protect from sunlight. Keep it out of reach of children.

Pgi Tablet may take about 1.5 to 3 hours after oral administration to show its effect. However, the time may vary with every individual patient to get the desired results.

The dosage of Pgi Tablet will be decided by your doctor. Follow doctor’s instructions. Do not take more than the recommended dose.

No, you are not recommended to take Pgi Tablet along with other painkiller tablets as it may cause unwanted side effects such as stomach ulcers or pain. Therefore, please consult your doctor before taking Pgi Tablet with other medicines.

Pgi Tablet is not recommended for children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

Pgi Tablet contains Aceclofenac (pain reducer) and Paracetamol (fever reducer) which work by blocking the chemical messengers responsible for causing pain, inflammation, and fever.

Take Pgi Tablet as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Pgi Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, dizziness, diarrhoea, flatulence, or constipation. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

You are preferably advised to take Pgi Tablet after meals, as food helps to prevent any potential gastric irritation the drug might cause when taken on an empty stomach. Follow doctor’s instructions.

If you forget to take a dose of Pgi Tablet , take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the risk of side effects.

You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Pgi Tablet to avoid drug interactions.