Treating mild to moderate aches and pains associated with headache, muscle and joint soreness, backache, menstrual cramps, colds and flu, sinusitis, toothache, and minor pain from arthritis, and to reduce fever. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Dolorex is an analgesic, antihistamine, and antipyretic combination. It works by blocking substances in the body that cause fever, pain, and inflammation. It also blocks histamine, which causes sneezing and itchy, watery eyes.
Important safety information:
Dolorex may cause drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Dolorex. Using Dolorex alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
Dolorex contains acetaminophen. Before you begin taking any new prescription or nonprescription medicine, read the ingredients to see if it also contains acetaminophen. If it does or if you are uncertain, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Avoid taking medicines that cause drowsiness while taking Dolorex. Dolorex will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants.
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or take Dolorex for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
If you consume 3 or more alcohol-containing drinks every day, ask your doctor whether you should take Dolorex or other pain relievers/fever reducers. Acetaminophen may cause liver damage. Alcohol use combined with Dolorex may increase your risk for liver damage.
A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes.
If you are taking Dolorex for pain or fever and your symptoms do not improve within 10 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
Before you have any medical or dental treatments or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Dolorex.
Do not give Dolorex to a child or teenager who has chickenpox, the flu, or another viral infection. Use of Dolorex for treating the symptoms of a viral infection may cause a serious illness called Reye syndrome.
Dolorex is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 6 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been established.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Dolorex during pregnancy. Dolorex is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Dolorex.
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Dolorex side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Drowsiness; dry mouth, nose, or throat; heartburn; nausea; thickening of mucus in the nose and throat; upset stomach.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or black stools; confusion; dark urine or pale stools; decreased urination; diarrhea; difficulty swallowing; dizziness; hearing loss; hoarseness; persistent sore throat or other signs of infection; ringing in the ears; severe stomach pain; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness; vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Dolorex be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Dolorex?
Some medical conditions may interact with Dolorex. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have bleeding problems, blood vessel problems in the brain, blockage of the stomach, chickenpox, flu, rheumatoid arthritis, Kawasaki syndrome, prostate problems, blockage of the urinary tract, or difficulty urinating
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dolorex. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Isoniazid or sodium oxybate because the risk of side effects may be increased
Blood thinners (eg, warfarin) because the risk of side effects, including the risk of bruising or bleeding, may be increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dolorex may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Dolorex?
Use Dolorex as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Dolorex with food and a large glass of water or milk to reduce stomach irritation.
If you miss a dose of Dolorex and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dolorex.
Can Dolorex be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Dolorex be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Dolorex, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Dolorex. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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One patient reported side effects
Does the Dolorex Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Dolorex. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Dolorex.
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What is the specific doses you have used? Dolorex May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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