Dolo-500 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called analgesics (pain killers) and antipyretics (fever-reducing agents) used to reduce fever and treat mild to moderate pain. It is also used to relieve headaches, migraine, toothache, period pain, back pain, muscle pain, and rheumatic pain. Pain and fever are caused by the activation of pain receptors due to the release of certain natural chemicals in the body, like prostaglandin.
Dolo-500 Tablet works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins, reducing pain. Also, Dolo-500 Tablet affects an area of the brain that regulates body temperature, known as the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre, reducing fever.
Take Dolo-500 Tablet as advised by your physician. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Dolo-500 Tablet based on your medical condition. In some cases, Dolo-500 Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, stomach pain and dark-coloured urine. Most of these side effects of Dolo-500 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Avoid taking Dolo-500 Tablet if allergic to it. Dolo-500 Tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a physician before using Dolo-500 Tablet . Avoid alcohol consumption with Dolo-500 Tablet as it may increase the risk of liver damage. If you have an impaired nutritional state caused by anorexia (eating disorder), malnutrition or alcohol abuse or if you are dehydrated, inform your doctor before taking Dolo-500 Tablet .