Tandamol 500 mg (Tablet)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol |
| Company | Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd |
Title
Tandamol 500 mg Tablet
Categories
- Medicine
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
Tandamol is indicated for fever, common cold and influenza, headache, toothache, earache, bodyache, myalgia, neuralgia, dysmenorrhoea, sprains, colic pain, back pain, post-operative pain, postpartum pain, inflammatory pain and post vaccination pain in children. It is also indicated for rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain and stiffness of joints. Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity. Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) is thought to act primarily in the CNS, increasing the pain threshold by inhibiting both isoforms of cyclooxygenase, COX-1, COX-2, and COX-3 enzymes involved in prostaglandin (PG) synthesis. Paracetamol is a para aminophenol derivative, has analgesic and antipyretic properties with weak anti-inflammatory activity.
Attributes
- Indications:
- Fever
- Common cold
- Influenza
- Headache
- Toothache
- Earache
- Bodyache
- Myalgia
- Neuralgia
- Dysmenorrhoea
- Sprains
- Colic pain
- Back pain
- Post-operative pain
- Postpartum pain
- Inflammatory pain
- Post vaccination pain in children
- Rheumatic & osteoarthritic pain
- Stiffness of joints
- Pharmacology:
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Weak anti-inflammatory activity
- Acts in the CNS
- Dosage & Administration:
- Tablet
- Extended release tablet
- Syrup/Suspension
- Suppository
- Paediatric drop
- Actizorb technology for faster dissolution
- Interaction:
- Diminished ability with barbiturates & tricyclic antidepressants
- Increased hepatotoxicity with alcohol
- Chronic ingestion of anticonvulsants or oral steroid contraceptives
- Contraindications:
- Known hypersensitivity to Paracetamol
- Side Effects:
- Mild side effects
- Haematological reactions
- Thrombocytopenia
- Leucopenia
- Pancytopenia
- Neutropenia
- Agranulocytosis
- Pancreatitis
- Skin rashes
- Allergic reactions
- Pregnancy & Lactation:
- No ill effects in human pregnancy
- Excretion in breast milk not clinically significant
- Precautions & Warnings:
- Severe renal or hepatic impairment
- Hazard of overdose in non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease
- Avoid exceeding stated dose
- Not to be taken concurrently with other Tandamol-containing products
- Overdose Effects:
- Liver damage possible with large doses
- Symptoms of overdose
- Immediate treatment essential
- Treatment with activated charcoal or N-acetylcysteine
- Therapeutic Class:
- Non opioid analgesics
- Storage Conditions:
- Dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children
- Chemical Structure:
- Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
- Chemical Structure Image
- Commonly Asked Questions:
- Action of Tandamol 500 mg Tablet
- Uses of Tandamol 500 mg Tablet
- Side Effects of Tandamol 500 mg Tablet
- Storage and disposal instructions
- Whether to take Tandamol 500 mg Tablet before or after food
- Time to see improvement in conditions
- Food or drink to avoid while taking Tandamol 500 mg Tablet
- Recommended dose instructions
- Use of other medications with Tandamol 500 mg Tablet
- Tandamol 500 mg Tablet's classification
- Quick Tips:
- Take with food or milk to prevent upset stomach
- Compliance with prescribed dose and duration
- Avoid indigestion remedies within two hours
- Avoid consuming alcohol
- Inform doctor if liver disease is present
- Regular monitoring for long-term treatment