Nectar: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Nectar Benefits & Uses

Nectar is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)

Nectar 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Paracetamol (500 mg), Domperidone (10 mg), maxm. 3 tablet given in 24 hours if migraine not control
Adult	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Paracetamol (500 mg), Domperidone (10 mg), maxm. 8 tablet given in 24 hours if migraine not control
Geriatric	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Paracetamol (500 mg), Domperidone (10 mg), maxm. 8 tablet given in 24 hours if migraine not control

Nectar Related Warnings

Is the use of Nectar safe for pregnant women?

Nectar may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Nectar again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Nectar safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Nectar. Immediately discontinue Nectar if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Nectar on the Kidneys?

Nectar can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Nectar on the Liver?

Nectar 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 Nectar on the Heart?

Nectar is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Nectar with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Oxyphenbutazone

Metamizole

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Aspirin

Busulfan

Cholestyramine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Rifampicin

Chloroquine

Quinidine

Citalopram

Fluoxetine

Haloperidol

Mild

Carbamazepine

Nectar Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Shock
Liver Disease
Drug Allergies
Alcoholism
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Neutropenia
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Breast Cancer
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Nectar

Is this Nectar habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Nectar has not been reported.

Nectar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nectar

You can take Nectar with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nectar

Information about the interaction of Nectar and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Nectar

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Nectar with multivitamins?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Nectar can be taken with a multivitamin. No harmful interactions found between them. However, this is not necessarily mean no interaction exists. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Nectar?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Nectar is a brand name for paracetamol. It is an analgesic and antipyretic medication used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever. Even WHO has considered this drug to be an essential medicine for basic healthcare requirements. Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used 'over-the-counter' medicine. It is often prescribed as one of the first-line treatment options for pain and fever with minimum side effects.

Question about 5 years ago

Is it safe to use Nectar in pregnancy?

Nectar is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.

Question about 5 years ago

How does Nectar work?

Although it's believed that Nectar works mainly in the central nervous system (Brain and Spine). It prevents the release of prostaglandin, which is responsible for increasing pain and body temperature. It effectively reduces the intensity of pain signals to the brain.

Question about 5 years ago

What are the symptoms of Nectar overdose?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

An overdose occurs when more than the required amount (toxic levels) of [medicine] is taken. Initial symptoms of Nectar overdose includes loss of appetite, drowsiness, seizures, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Later progressive symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark colored urine, yellowing of your skin or the white patches in your eyes, liver damage and in rare cases, it can also lead to coma. So, by any chance, if you have accidentally taken more than the required dose of Nectar inform your doctor immediately.