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compositionComposition:PARACETAMOL-500MG
Dolo-500 Tablet 15's
Dolo-500 Tablet 15's

Dolo-500 Tablet is used to reduce fever and treat mild to moderate pain. Also, it is used to relieve headaches, migraines, toothaches, period pain, back pain, muscle pain, and rheumatic pains. It contains Paracetamol, which works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins. Thus, reduces pain. Also, it affects an area of the brain that regulates body temperature, known as the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre. Thereby, it reduces fever. In some cases, it may cause side effects such as nausea, stomach pain and dark-coloured urine.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

PARACETAMOL-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Micro Labs Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

NPPA :

Regulated

About Dolo-500 Tablet

Dolo-500 Tablet is a medication widely used to temporarily relieve mild-to-moderate pain and reduce fever. It helps manage everyday discomforts such as headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, and backaches, as well as symptoms of the common cold. This medicine acts directly on pathways that control pain and temperature in the body.

For optimal results, take this medicine only when symptoms occur or exactly as your doctor directs. It can be taken safely with or without food, though taking it with meals may prevent mild stomach irritation. Pairing this treatment with lifestyle adjustments like eating balanced meals and getting plenty of rest can further speed up your recovery.

While this medicine is generally safe and well-tolerated, some individuals may experience mild side effects like nausea or slight stomach discomfort. You must stop taking the medicine immediately and consult your doctor if you experience serious side effects like a severe skin rash, itching, or swelling of the face.

Talk to your doctor before starting this medicine if you have liver disease, kidney issues, or a history of alcohol dependency. Do not take this if you are allergic to this medication or any of its inactive ingredients.

Avoid combining this medicine with alcohol or other products containing the same active ingredient to prevent serious liver damage. Pregnant, breastfeeding, or elderly individuals should always consult their doctor or pharmacist before starting this treatment to ensure safety.

Uses of Dolo-500 Tablet

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat several conditions, including:

  • Fever reduction: Helps lower high body temperature during infections, viral illnesses, or colds.
  • Headache and migraine: Relieves tension headaches and helps ease mild-to-moderate migraine pain.
  • Muscle and joint aches: Eases discomfort in the muscles, back, and joints caused by strain or exertion.
  • Toothache: Temporarily manages dental pain before you can see a dentist.
  • Cold and flu symptoms: Relieves aches, pains, and sore throat associated with seasonal viral infections.
     

Key Benefits

When taken as suggested, this medicine offers several important benefits, including:

  • Fast Relief from Pain and Discomfort: Dolo-500 Tablet helps reduce mild to moderate pain, allowing you to move more comfortably and return to daily activities with less discomfort.
  • Effective Fever Reduction: By lowering high body temperature, Dolo-500 Tablet helps relieve fever-related symptoms such as chills, sweating, and body aches, supporting a more comfortable recovery.
  • Stomach-Friendly Pain Relief Option: Compared with some anti-inflammatory pain relievers, Dolo-500 Tablet may be better tolerated by individuals with sensitive stomachs, making it a suitable option for people who cannot use certain medicines that may irritate the stomach.
     
Side effects of Dolo-500 Tablet
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Cough:
  • Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, which may be triggered by your medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your cough symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.

Directions for Use

Oral Tablet:

  • It can be taken with or without food.
  • It is usually taken every 4-6 hours or as suggested by your doctor.
  • Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Dispersible tablet:

  • Disperse one tablet in one teaspoonful (5 mL) of water immediately before use.

How Dolo-500 Tablet Works

Dolo-500 Tablet contains paracetamol. This medicine works primarily in the central nervous system to block the chemical messengers that transmit pain signals to the brain. By reducing the production of these messengers, it effectively raises your pain threshold, meaning your body feels pain less intensely. To lower a fever, the medicine acts on the heat-regulating centre of the brain. It triggers the body to release excess heat by dilating blood vessels and increasing sweating, which helps safely bring your body temperature back down to a normal, comfortable level.
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid consumption of alcohol with Dolo-500 Tablet as it may cause severe liver damage.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult a physician if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before using this medicine. Your physician may suggest the lowest dose of Paracetamol for the shortest duration if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Dolo-500 Tablet may be excreted in small amounts in breast milk. Therefore, please consult a physician before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

Dolo-500 Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Dolo-500 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. Your physician may adjust the dose as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Dolo-500 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. Your physician may adjust the dose as needed.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor. Your doctor will prescribe a suitable dose of Dolo-500 Tablet based on the age, body weight and condition of your child.

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Heart

Safe if suggested

Dolo-500 Tablet is generally considered safe for heart patients when used at recommended doses. However, please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

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Geriatrics

Safe if suggested

Dolo-500 Tablet is considered safe for elderly patients when taken at recommended doses; however, liver function and total daily dosage should be monitored to prevent toxicity.

What if I have taken an overdose of Dolo-500 Tablet

In case of an accidental overdose, seek emergency medical attention or contact a poison control centre immediately, even if you feel completely well. Severe liver damage can develop silently over several days if too much of this medicine is taken, making immediate medical evaluation vital.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Stay well-hydrated: Drink plenty of water and clear fluids, especially if you are taking this medicine to treat a fever, as fevers can quickly lead to dehydration.
  • Avoid alcohol completely: Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medication, as alcohol significantly increases the risk of severe liver damage.
  • Prioritise rest: Give your body adequate time to rest and heal from infections or injuries while the medication manages your symptoms.
  • Eat simple, bland meals: If you experience mild nausea, stick to low-fat, non-spicy foods to keep your stomach settled.

Health Queries

When I have a fever or body pain, can I take paracetamol? Is it safe to use?

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Paracetamol is generally considered safe and effective for the management of fever and mild to moderate pain when used within the recommended dosage limits. Patients should avoid exceeding the prescribed dose and should not combine paracetamol with other medications containing the same ingredient to prevent accidental overdose. Caution is advised in individuals with liver disease, chronic alcohol use, or other comorbidities, and medical consultation is recommended in these cases. While paracetamol provides symptomatic relief, it does not address the underlying cause of fever or pain; therefore, persistent, recurrent, or worsening symptoms warrant clinical evaluation and appropriate management.

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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Dolo-500 Tablet to start to work: Dolo-500 Tablet ideally shows its action within 30 to 60 minutes after administration. The time for which the effects of Dolo-500 Tablet last: The effect of Dolo-500 Tablet lasts for 4 to 6 hours.

Storage

•Store this medicine at room temperature, between 15°C and 30°C, in a dry place. •Keep the medication in its original packaging to protect it from direct light and moisture, and do not store it in bathroom cabinets where humidity is high.

What if you forget to take Dolo-500 Tablet

If you are taking this medicine on a regular schedule and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular timing. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Drug Warnings

  • Check other medicine labels carefully: Always read the ingredients of any over-the-counter cold, flu, sinus, or cough medicines to ensure they do not also contain the same active ingredient, avoiding accidental double-dosing.
  • Inspect the physical tablet: Before taking, check that the tablets are intact, not cracked, crumbled, or discoloured.
  • Keep a dosage log: Write down the times you take each dose to ensure you strictly adhere to the safe time intervals and do not exceed the daily limit.
  • Do not use for prolonged self-treatment: Do not take this medicine for pain for more than 10 days or for fever for more than 3 days without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions:

Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as they may interact.

  • May increase the risk of liver strain when combined with certain anti-seizure medications (such as carbamazepine or phenytoin).
  • May enhance the blood-thinning effects of warfarin if taken regularly over a long period, which can increase the risk of bleeding.
  • Combining this medicine with other products containing the same active ingredient can lead to severe liver toxicity.

Drug-Food Interactions:

  • Taking this medicine with high-fibre meals may slightly delay its absorption, meaning it could take longer to start working.

Drug-Disease Interactions:

  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of the following conditions before taking Dolo-500 Tablet , as it may worsen your condition or cause complications.
  • Liver disease: May worsen liver function or cause severe liver injury in patients with pre-existing hepatic impairment.
  • Severe kidney disease: Requires cautious use and adjusted dosing intervals, as the kidneys are responsible for clearing the medicine's waste products.
ParacetamolTeriflunomide
Severe
ParacetamolKetamine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ParacetamolTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dolo-500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide with Dolo-500 Tablet may increase the risk or severity of Liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dolo-500 Tablet with Teriflunomide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ParacetamolKetamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dolo-500 Tablet:
Co-administration of ketamine and Dolo-500 Tablet may decrease the effectiveness of Ketamine which could result in a higher blood level.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketamine and Dolo-500 Tablet together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. If you're feeling very sleepy or having trouble breathing, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ParacetamolKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dolo-500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Dolo-500 Tablet and Ketoconazole may increase the risk of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Dolo-500 Tablet and Ketoconazole, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you have joint pain or swelling, fever, chills, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, over-tiredness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately as these may be signs and symptoms of liver damage. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ParacetamolLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dolo-500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Dolo-500 Tablet and Leflunomide may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Dolo-500 Tablet and Leflunomide, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ParacetamolValdecoxib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dolo-500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Dolo-500 Tablet and Valdecoxib may increase the risk or severity of adverse effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Dolo-500 Tablet and Valdecoxib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if the side effects worsen, please consult a doctor.
ParacetamolLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dolo-500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Lomitapide and Dolo-500 Tablet may increase the risk of severity of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Dolo-500 Tablet and Lomitapide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ParacetamolOxazepam
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dolo-500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Dolo-500 Tablet may decrease the excretion rate of Oxazepam which could result in a higher serum level.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Oxazepam and Dolo-500 Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ParacetamolMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dolo-500 Tablet:
Co-administration of Mipomersen with Dolo-500 Tablet may increase the risk or severity of liver injury.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Dolo-500 Tablet and Mipomersen, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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FAQs

Dolo-500 Tablet is used to provide relief from fever and mild-to-moderate pain.
Dolo-500 Tablet works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins. Thus reducing pain. Also, Dolo-500 Tablet affects an area of the brain that regulates body temperature known as the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre. Thus, it reduces fever.
You are not recommended to take Dolo-500 Tablet with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of bleeding more easily. However, if you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your physician so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately and used safely.
Dolo-500 Tablet may affect how certain tests work, such as blood sugar tests and uric acid tests. Therefore, if you are about to undergo a blood test or any laboratory tests, inform your physician or lab technician that you are taking Dolo-500 Tablet .
You are not recommended to take Dolo-500 Tablet with other paracetamol-containing products as it may cause paracetamol overdose.
If you take more than the suggested dose of Dolo-500 Tablet , it may cause an overdose and lead to serious liver damage. The symptoms of overdose include vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, paleness and nausea. However, if you have overdosed or experience any of these symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.
Dolo-500 Tablet can be administered up to 4-6 times a day, ensuring a minimum gap of four hours between each dose. Avoid using Dolo-500 Tablet for more than three consecutive days without medical advice, as excessive use may harm the liver.
You can take Dolo-500 Tablet with or without a meal. However, if it causes stomach problems, it is best to take it after eating. Taking it with food may minimize the likelihood of nausea or discomfort in some people.
Dolo-500 Tablet is generally considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding when taken in the recommended amounts. However, it should only be used when necessary and with your doctor’s approval to avoid any risks.
You should consult your doctor before taking Dolo-500 Tablet with other medications. Some medications may interact with Dolo-500 Tablet , affecting its effectiveness or increasing the risk of side effects. Always check for possible interactions, especially if you are using other suggested or over-the-counter medications.
You should not use Dolo-500 Tablet for long-term pain management without consulting your doctor. While it is effective for short-term pain relief, using it for extended periods may raise the risk of side effects, especially liver damage.
No, Dolo-500 Tablet is not an antibiotic. It is usually used to treat pain and fever. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections, while Dolo-500 Tablet does not have any effect on bacteria.
You can normally drive or ride a bike after taking Dolo-500 Tablet because it rarely causes drowsiness or impairs your ability to focus. However, if you feel dizzy, drowsy, or uncomfortable, you should avoid driving or riding until you feel better.
Dolo-500 Tablet is usually not recommended to be taken with alcohol. Alcohol can raise the chance of adverse effects, such as liver damage, particularly when combined with drugs like paracetamol. Consult your doctor for advice based on your health condition.
Your doctor will prescribe the appropriate dose of Dolo-500 Tablet for your child based on their age, weight, and condition. Please consult a doctor for guidance.
You can take Dolo-500 Tablet and ibuprofen together for short-term pain relief if advised by the doctor, as they work differently. Make sure to take them at different times to avoid side effects. It's best to use this combination for a short period and ask your doctor if you're unsure or have other health conditions.
Yes, Dolo-500 Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting in some people, although these side effects are not very common. If you experience persistent nausea or vomiting, consult your doctor for advice.
Dolo-500 Tablet is not usually used to treat stomach pain from indigestion. It mainly helps with pain relief or reducing fever. Always consult a healthcare provider for the proper treatment.
Taking too much of Dolo-500 Tablet can be dangerous and may lead to serious side effects, especially liver damage. Common signs of overdose include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin or eyes, sweating, and extreme tiredness or confusion. If you take more than the recommended dose of Dolo-500 Tablet , get medical help immediately, even if no symptoms appear.
No, Dolo-500 Tablet does not typically cause drowsiness when taken on its own at the recommended doses. If you feel unusually tired or dizzy, it may be due to the underlying illness you are treating. Talk to your doctor if this concern persists.
You should not take Dolo-500 Tablet for self-treatment of pain for more than 10 days, or for fever for more than 3 days, without consulting a healthcare provider. If your symptoms persist or worsen, talk to your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 28 Sundar Industrial Estate,N.T.Y Layout Mysore Road , Bangalore - 560026, India
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