Dexamol Tablet 32.5mg/325mg

About Dexamol Tablet 32.5mg/325mg

Dexamol Tablet 32.5mg/325mg Uses

• Relief from moderate pain such as backache, muscle pain, and post injury discomfort
• Management of pain that does not respond well to paracetamol alone
• Short term relief from dental pain and headache
• Pain control after minor surgical procedures

Dexamol Tablet 32.5mg/325mg Benefits

• Combines a mild opioid-like agent with paracetamol for stronger combined pain relief
• Useful when plain paracetamol is not enough to control pain
• Prescribed for short courses to limit dependence risk
• Familiar, established combination used by doctors for decades

What Experts Say

Dextropropoxyphene is a mild opioid type painkiller that is combined with paracetamol to produce a stronger combined effect than either drug gives on its own. This pairing, sometimes called co-proxamol in other countries, has traditionally been used for moderate pain that plain paracetamol cannot fully control, such as persistent backache or post injury discomfort.

Because dextropropoxyphene affects the central nervous system and, in rare cases, heart rhythm, several countries including the United Kingdom withdrew it from routine use over safety concerns. It remains available on prescription in some markets including Pakistan, but only for short term, supervised pain control rather than everyday or long term use.

Doctors typically limit its use to a few days at a time and avoid it in people with heart rhythm problems, depression, or a history of substance misuse, since the overdose risk is meaningfully higher with this combination than with paracetamol taken alone, particularly when mixed with alcohol.

Drug Class

• Opioid type analgesic combined with paracetamol
• Centrally acting pain reliever
• Non-narcotic prescription analgesic combination

Dexamol Tablet 32.5mg/325mg formula

• Dextropropoxyphene Hydrochloride 32.5mg + Paracetamol 325mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Dexamol Tablet 32.5mg/325mg?

• Take one tablet by mouth every six to eight hours as prescribed
• Do not exceed the dose or duration set by your doctor
• Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine
• Do not stop a longer course suddenly without medical advice

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol: Increases sedation and the risk of dangerous overdose.
• Other Sedatives Or Sleeping Pills: Combined use raises the risk of excessive drowsiness and slowed breathing.
• Warfarin: May enhance the blood thinning effect and increase bleeding risk.
• MAO Inhibitors: Can cause serious central nervous system reactions when combined.

Risks and warnings

• Overdose Risk: Even a modest excess dose can cause dangerous breathing or heart rhythm problems.
• Alcohol Interaction: Combining with alcohol sharply increases sedation and overdose risk.
• Heart Rhythm: Avoid in people with a history of irregular heartbeat or heart disease.
• Dependence: Prolonged use can lead to tolerance and mild physical dependence.
• Liver Function: People with liver disease need dose adjustment due to the paracetamol component.

Dexamol Tablet 32.5mg/325mg Side Effects

• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Constipation
• Dry mouth
• Mild confusion, especially in older adults
• Skin rash
• Slow or irregular heartbeat in overdose situations
• Rare but serious breathing difficulty in overdose

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25 degrees Celsius in a dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original strip until use
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children, given the overdose risk of this combination