Biopyrin 650 mg Tablet

Composition of Biopyrin 650 mg Tablet

Biopyrin 650 mg Tablet contains Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 650 mg. It belongs to the Non-opioid analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative) class of medicines.

Uses of Biopyrin 650 mg Tablet

• Fever
• mild to moderate pain such as headache
• body ache
• toothache
• sore throat
• backache
• muscle pain
• pain due to cold/flu
• and post-vaccination fever

Key benefits

• Reduces fever
• Relieves headache and body ache
• Helps in cold/flu-related fever and pain
• Gentle on stomach compared to many NSAIDs

How Biopyrin 650 mg Tablet works

Paracetamol inhibits prostaglandin synthesis mainly in the central nervous system, which reduces pain perception. It also acts on the hypothalamic heat-regulating center to lower fever.

How to take Biopyrin 650 mg Tablet

Tablet for oral use. Take as advised by a doctor; commonly taken with water, with or without food. Do not exceed the recommended dose or use multiple paracetamol-containing products together.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe and sometimes fatal liver damage, often with no symptoms at all for the first day. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Biopyrin 650 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Biopyrin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain
• rash
• headache
• dizziness
• elevated liver enzymes (with high doses)

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Biopyrin 650 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Do not exceed total daily paracetamol dose (typically max 4,000 mg/day in adults; lower limits may apply). Overdose can cause severe liver damage—seek urgent care if excess taken. Use with caution in liver disease, chronic alcoholism, malnutrition, or severe kidney disease. Avoid long-term self-medication; consult a doctor if fever persists >3 days or pain >5 days. Stop and seek care if allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty) occur.

Do not take Biopyrin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with severe liver disease, except under medical supervision.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, warfarin/coumarin anticoagulants (may increase INR with prolonged use), enzyme inducers (rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital), isoniazid, probenecid, cholestyramine (may reduce absorption), other paracetamol-containing medicines

How to store Biopyrin 650 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Biopyrin 650 mg Tablet

Take the lowest dose that works, and leave the stated gap between doses. Seek help immediately after a suspected overdose, even if you feel completely well — treatment works best when it is early.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic, Antipyretic

Drug class:

Non-opioid analgesic (para-aminophenol derivative)