Dolo Drops

Composition of Dolo Drops

Dolo Drops contains Paracetamol (100mg/ml). It belongs to the Para-aminophenol derivative class of medicines.

Uses of Dolo Drops

• fast relief
• reduces fever
• safe for kids

Key benefits

• In Pain relief Dolo Drops is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pains. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache
• migraine
• nerve pain
• toothache
• sore throat
• period (menstrual) pains
• arthritis
• and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general
• you should take the lowest dose that works
• for the shortest possible time. It is also the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy or breastfeeding. In Treatment of Fever Dolo Drops is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Show More

How Dolo Drops works

Dolo Drops possesses analgesic (pain-reliever) and antipyretic (lowers body temperature) properties. It provides relief by blocking certain chemical messengers and pathways in the brain that send signals about pain and fever.

How to take Dolo Drops

Shake well before use, administer as directed by the pediatrician, do not exceed recommended dosage

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 Dolo Drops

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

• Dolo Drops does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur
• they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

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 Dolo Drops

Warnings and precautions

Never exceed the daily maximum printed on the pack. Paracetamol overdose damages the liver, and the damage can be silent for a day or two before it becomes serious. Check every other medicine you are taking. Paracetamol is in a very large number of cold, flu and pain combinations, and the doses add together. If you drink alcohol regularly, or have liver disease, ask your doctor what daily limit is safe for you. See a doctor if fever lasts more than three days, or pain more than five.

Do not take Dolo 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

Regular alcohol use increases the risk of liver injury. Tell your doctor if you are on warfarin — regular high-dose paracetamol can affect it.

How to store Dolo Drops

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Do not freeze. Once opened, use it within the period printed on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Dolo Drops

Give Dolo Drops to your child with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach. Your child should not take more than four doses of this medicine in 24 hours, so wait up to 4 hours between doses. Never give any other medicine formulation containing paracetamol along with this medicine, as that may lead to serious side effects. Inform the doctor if your child has liver disease, as the dose may need to be adjusted. If Dolo Drops does not seem to be helping your child, contact your doctor for advice. Do not give extra doses.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MICRO LABS

Therapeutic class:

Analgesic & Antipyretic

Drug class:

Para-aminophenol derivative

Chemical class:

1- hydroxy- 2- unsubstituted benzenoids