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Splendid Benefits & Uses

Splendid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Pain

Other Benefits

Splendid 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: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 650 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 hourly Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 650 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 5 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Splendid Related Warnings

Is the use of Splendid safe for pregnant women?

Splendid is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Splendid safe during breastfeeding?

Splendid does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Splendid on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Splendid on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Splendid on the Liver?

Splendid 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Splendid on the Heart?

Splendid may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Splendid with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Oxyphenbutazone

Metamizole

Severe

Moderate

Mild

Carbamazepine

Splendid Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Splendid

Is this Splendid habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Splendid is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Splendid since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Splendid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Splendid for mental disorders.

No

Splendid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Splendid

There is no information on the effects of taking Splendid with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Splendid

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

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Splendid

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Splendid with multivitamins?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Splendid 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 about 5 years ago

Is it safe to use Splendid in pregnancy?

Splendid 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 to take Splendid?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

You should take the minimum effective dose of Splendid that reduces body pain and fever. It should be used for the shortest time period till you get relief. Take it as per doctor's advice do not exceed dosage. Ideally, 1 or 2 tablets (500 mg) every four to six hours can be safely taken, do not take more than four doses in 24 hours. Please note paracetamol 500 mg tablet should not be given to children below 10 years until and unless prescribed by a child specialist.

Question over 4 years ago

If I am allergic to Splendid then what should I do?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

If you are allergic to Splendid then do not take it. Inform your doctor immediately for alternative medicine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Splendid with an antihistamine?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Splendid can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.