Paratadol may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Paratadol is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.
UNSAFE
Paratadol may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Paratadol may cause side effects such as drowsiness and blurred vision. If this happens, do not drive.
CAUTION
Paratadol should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Paratadol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Paratadol should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Paratadol may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Paratadol 325mg+37.5mg Tablet
Introduction
Paratadol is a pain relieving medicine. It is used in various conditions such as muscle ache, back pain, joint pain, menstrual cramps, and toothache.
Paratadol can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taki...
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Uses of Paratadol
Pain relief
Side effects of Paratadol
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Weakness
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Sleepiness
How to use Paratadol
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Paratadol may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Paratadol works
Paratadol is a combination of two medicines: Paracetamol/Acetaminophen and Tramadol. Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain. Tramadol is an opioid a...
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Quick Tips
Use only for severe acute pain for not more than 5 days.
Prolonged use may result in physical and psychological dependence even at recommended dosages.
It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Your doctor may adjust your dose if you have liver or kidney disease.
In case of overdose, tell your doctor immediately.
Brief Description
Indication
Moderate to severe pain
Administration
May with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Moderate to severe pain
Adult: 1-2 tab 6 hrly.
Max: 8 tab/day. Max duration: 5 days.
Hepatic impairment: Moderate: Increase dosing interva...
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Child Dose
Not recommended in child under 18 years of age.
Renal Dose
Renal impairment:
CrCl (ml/min) Dosage Recommendation
10-30 Increase dosing interva to 12 hr.ly
<10 Not recommended.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to tramadol, paracetamol or opioids. Situations where opioid use may be contra-indicated (e.g. acute intoxication with alcohol, hypno...
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Mode of Action
Tramadol is a centrally acting opioid analgesic which binds to mu-opioid receptors and weakly inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin. P...
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Precaution
Patient w/ epilepsy controlled by treatment, risk of seizure, cranial trauma, biliary tract disorder, altered state of consciousness for unknown reaso...
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