Flumol 500 MG Tablet

Flumol 500 MG Tablet, classified as a mild analgesic, is used to treat fever and is the most commonly used pain reliever. It is used to relieve pain in case of a backache, a headache, arthritis and a toothache. It reduces pain in the body caused due to fever. It is often given to patients who suffer from cancer or have undergone surgery, to help them cope up with the pain. Flumol 500 MG Tablet is normally administered orally or rectally, it is also available for intravenous administration.

Flumol 500 MG Tablet does not have any serious side effects. It is safe to use this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, in rare cases skin rashes may occur accompanied by nausea, stomach pain, and loss of appetite. You should stop using Flumol 500 MG Tablet if you experience an allergic reaction to it or notice any other serious symptoms like dark urine, clay-colored stools or jaundice. Overdosing may result in liver failure.

You should not take Flumol 500 MG Tablet if –

• You are allergic to Flumol 500 MG Tablet
• You are suffering from a serious liver disorder.
• You normally consume more than 3 alcohol beverages per day or have a history of alcoholism.

There are several drugs that may interact with Flumol 500 MG Tablet. Inform your doctor about all the other medications that you take including vitamins, minerals, prescribed drugs, over the counter drugs and herbal products. For adults Flumol 500 MG Tablet the general dose for fever and pain is 325-650 mg tablets once in every 4 to 6 hours or 1000mg tablets once in every 6 to 8 hours. It is advised to be guided by the doctor’s prescription and never to exceed the prescribed dosage.

• Fever

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet is used to provide temporary relief from fever without treating the underlying cause.

• Headache

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet is used to relieve acute headaches including migraine.

• Muscle Pain

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet is used to relieve mild to moderate pain in the muscles.

• Menstrual Cramps

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet is used to relieve pain and cramping associated with menstrual cycle in women.

• Post Immunization Pyrexia

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet is used in the treatment of pain and fever that sets in after one has taken vaccinations.

• Arthritis

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet is used to relieve joint pain including mild to moderate pain in arthritis.

• Allergy

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet is not recommended if you have a known allergy to this medicine.

• Analgesic Nephropathy (Kidney Disease)

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from impaired kidney function due to excessive usage of painkillers or otherwise.

• Liver Disease

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet is metabolised by the liver and is not recommended if you suffer from impaired liver function.

• Nausea Or Vomiting

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting along with other symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhoea, dry mouth etc.

• Fever

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet can cause low to moderate fever with or without chills.

• Allergic Skin Reaction

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet can cause red spots on skin, rashes, hives and itching.

• Gastric / Mouth Ulcer

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet can cause discolouration of urine along with sudden decrease in amount.

• Anemia

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet can cause anemia like symptoms in some patients.

• Fatigue

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet can cause tiredness and weakness with pain and twitching of the muscle.

• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (Sjs)

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet can cause this rare but potentially fatal allergic reaction of the skin that requires immediate treatment.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect lasts for an average of 4-6 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of Paracetamol (primary constituent of Flumol 500 MG Tablet) can be observed within an hour of oral administration. When given in the form of an intravenous injection, the pain-relieving action starts in 5-10 minutes. For fever reduction, the time taken is about 30 minutes.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. But the evidence is inadequate and it should be used only when necessary after consulting a doctor. Oral administration of the medicine should be preferred over intravenous route.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding. It is advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Any incidence of rashes on skin or diarrhea in the infant should be reported.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Flumol 500 MG Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Dolo 500 MG Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Cipmol 500 MG Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

• Acticin 500 MG Tablet

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Doliza 500 MG Tablet

  Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd

• Remol 500 MG Tablet

  Redson Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet is usually taken as and when required. If the medicine is taken on a regular basis, then the missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. You should not take the missed dose if it is time for taking the next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet overdosage could cause harmful effects to the body. Early symptoms are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain while late symptoms include yellowing of skin and eye, severe abdominal pain and dark color urine.

Flumol 500 MG Tablet is a pain relief medication that is administered both orally and intravenously. It selectively inhibits enzyme function in the brain which allows it to treat pain and fever. It activates certain receptors in the brain that inhibit pain signals.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  N/A

  You should avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine. Symptoms like fever, chills, rashes, joint pain and swelling, excessive weakness, nausea should be immediately reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  5-HIAA Urine Test

  You may get a false-positive result for this test if you take Flumol 500 MG Tablet.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Carbamazepine

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet should not be taken with Carbamazepine. Usage of either of the drugs should be reported to the doctor. Any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain, skin rash, loss of appetite should be reported promptly.

  Phenytoin

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet should not be taken with Phenytoin. Usage of either of the drugs should be reported to the doctor. Any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain, skin rash, loss of appetite should be reported promptly.

  Sodium Nitrite

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet should not be taken while on Sodium Nitrite. Symptoms like discoloration of skin, rashes, headache, dizziness, increased heartbeat should be promptly reported to the doctor.

  Leflunomide

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet should not be taken while on leflunomide. Usage of either of the drug should be reported to the doctor. Symptoms like fever, chills, nausea, yellowing of skin should be promptly reported.

  Prilocaine

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet should not be taken while on Prilocaine. Symptoms like discoloration of skin, rashes, headache, dizziness, increased heartbeat should be promptly reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Disease

  Alcoholism

  This medicine should be given with extreme caution if you are a chronic alcoholic. Usage of alcohol should be avoided and any symptoms like nausea, fever, rashes, darkened urine should be reported to the doctor on priority.

  Liver Disease

  Flumol 500 MG Tablet should be given with extreme caution to if you are suffering from impaired liver functioning disease. Symptoms like nausea, fever, rashes, darkened urine should be reported to the doctor on priority. Clinical monitoring of liver function should be done at regular intervals.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is Flumol 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Flumol 500 MG Tablet is a medication which has Paracetamol as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by obstructing the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever. Flumol 500 MG Tablet is used to treat conditions such as Fever, Headache, Muscle Pain, etc.

• Ques : What are the uses of Flumol 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Flumol 500 MG Tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Fever, Headache, Muscle Pain, and Menstrual Cramps. Apart from these, it can also be used to treat conditions like Post Immunization Pyrexia and Arthritis. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Flumol 500 MG Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Flumol 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Flumol 500 MG Tablet is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Flumol 500 MG Tablet which are as follows: Nausea or Vomiting, Fever, Allergic skin reaction, Gastric / Mouth Ulcer, Anemia, Fatigue, and Unusual bleeding or bruising. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Flumol 500 MG Tablet.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Flumol 500 MG Tablet?

  Ans : Flumol 500 MG Tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.