Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol Benefits & Uses

Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pain

Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 325 mg paracetamol and 32.5 mg dextropropoxyphene in one tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: strength 325 mg paracetamol and 32.5 mg dextropropoxyphene in one tablet

Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol is used -

Mild

Euphoria
Liver Function Abnormal

Common

Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Weakness
पेट दर्द

Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol Related Warnings

Is the use of Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol safe for pregnant women?

Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol. If you see any side effects, stop taking Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol on the Kidneys?

Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol with Other Drugs

Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Orphenadrine

Orphenadrine Tablet

Carbamazepine

Warfarin

Alprazolam

Phenobarbitone,Phenytoin

Sparfloxacin

Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol

Is this Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol

Taking Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Dextropropoxyphene + Paracetamol as it can have severe side effects.

Severe