About Parapol Tablet 500mg
Paracetamol 500mg tablet for fever and mild to moderate pain relief.
Parapol Tablet 500mg Uses
- Relief of mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache, and body aches
- Reduction of fever in adults and children
- Relief of pain from colds and flu
- Relief of minor aches from muscle strain or menstrual cramps
Parapol Tablet 500mg Benefits
- Gentle on the stomach compared to NSAIDs like ibuprofen or diclofenac
- Safe for most people including many with stomach sensitivity when taken as directed
- Suitable for both adults and children in appropriate doses
- Widely available and affordable across pharmacies in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi
What Experts Say
Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, works mainly in the brain and spinal cord to reduce pain signals and lower fever, rather than acting strongly at the site of injury or inflammation like NSAIDs do. This is why it does not reduce swelling as much as medicines like diclofenac or ibuprofen.
It has been used safely for decades and is often the first choice for fever and mild pain in both children and adults, including many people who cannot take NSAIDs due to stomach or kidney concerns. Doctors still stress sticking to the recommended dose, since the biggest risk with paracetamol comes from taking too much.
The maximum safe daily dose matters more than most people realize, because taking several paracetamol containing products together, such as a cold and flu syrup plus tablets, can quietly add up to a harmful total. Anyone with existing liver disease or who drinks alcohol regularly should check the safe dose with a doctor or pharmacist first.
Drug Class
- Analgesic (pain reliever)
- Antipyretic (fever reducer)
- Non-opioid pain management agent
Parapol Tablet 500mg Uses in Urdu
- سر درد، دانت کے درد اور جسم کے درد میں آرام کے لیے۔
- بخار کم کرنے کے لیے۔
- نزلہ زکام کے دوران درد میں آرام کے لیے۔
- پٹھوں کی اکڑن یا ماہواری کے درد میں استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
Parapol Tablet 500mg formula
How to use Parapol Tablet 500mg?
- Take with or without food, as tolerated
- Swallow the tablet with a glass of water
- Leave a gap of at least four to six hours between doses
- Do not take more than the maximum daily dose advised by your doctor or the pack label
- Check other medicines you are taking to avoid accidentally doubling up on paracetamol
Drug Interactions
- Warfarin: Regular high dose use can slightly increase the blood thinning effect of warfarin, so occasional monitoring is advised.
- Alcohol: Regular alcohol use increases the risk of liver damage when combined with paracetamol.
- Other Paracetamol Containing Products: Taking alongside cold, flu, or combination pain products can lead to exceeding the safe daily limit.
- Certain Seizure Medicines: Drugs like phenytoin and carbamazepine can increase the risk of liver toxicity from paracetamol.
Risks and warnings
- Liver Damage: Taking more than the recommended dose, even by a small margin, can seriously damage the liver.
- Alcohol Use: Regular heavy alcohol use increases the risk of liver damage when combined with paracetamol.
- Hidden Overdose: Many cold, flu, and pain products also contain paracetamol, so combining them can lead to an accidental overdose.
- Liver Disease: People with existing liver disease should use a lower dose and check with their doctor first.
- Chronic Use: Regular long term use without medical advice should be avoided, especially in people with poor nutrition or low body weight.
Parapol Tablet 500mg Side Effects
- Nausea (uncommon at normal doses)
- Stomach discomfort
- Skin rash (rare)
- Allergic reaction (rare)
- Liver enzyme changes with overdose or prolonged high dose use
- Low blood pressure with very high doses
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature below 30°C
- Keep in a dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep the tablets in their original container until use
- Keep out of reach of children
