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Dol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Dol have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dol. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Dol include Abdominal Pain, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Dol have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Dol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dol is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Dol related warnings talks about Dol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Dol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma, Kidney Disease, Heart Attack are examples of such conditions.
Additionally, Dol may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Dol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Dol is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dol is used -
Common
Is the use of Dol safe for pregnant women?
Dol has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Dol safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Dol as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Dol on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Dol. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Dol on the Liver?
Dol may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dol on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Dol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Dol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dol habit forming or addictive?
Dol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Dol you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Dol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Dol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dol
Taking Dol with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dol
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dol.
Yes, you can take Dol for a headache. This drug blocks the pain sensitizing mechanism induced by bradykinin (an inflammatory mediator).
Yes, Dol is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed such as epigastric pain (stomach pain), nausea, headache, dizziness, rashes, gastric ulceration, and bleeding are less common.
No, Dol does not cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain after consuming this drug.
No, Dol can't be taken at the same time until unless prescribed by your doctor because it can significantly reduce the bioavailability of amoxicillin due to which the effectiveness of amoxicillin will decrease.
Yes, Dol can cause the blood to become less viscous (thin).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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