Dolo vs Paracetamol in Fever : People often take Dolo or Paracetamol tablets when they have headache, body pain or fever. They also get relief from this. Both of these are popular medicines in the world. If they are taken on the advice of a doctor, then these are effective medicines. But many times the question arises that which is the better and more effective medicine among the two. Let us know which of these two medicines is more effective...
Difference between dolo and paracetamol
Paracetamol is a generic salt, which is used for pain and fever. This medicine has been in the market since 1960. Dolo, Crocin and Calpol, pharma companies sell paracetamol salt under different brands. This means that people have started calling the xerox brand i.e. photo copy of paracetamol as Dolo.
1. What is paracetamol?
Paracetamol is an anti-pyretic (fever reducer) and analgesic (pain killer) medicine used to relieve fever, headache, muscle aches and mild cold symptoms. This medicine is easily available in medical stores even without a doctor's prescription.
2. What is Dolo 650?
During the time of Corona, people searched the most on Google for Dolo 650. This is also a type of paracetamol, but it contains 650mg of paracetamol, whereas a normal paracetamol tablet usually contains 500mg of active ingredient. It is manufactured by Micro Labs Ltd. It helps in reducing fever as well as swelling and pain in the body.
Dolo or paracetamol which is more effective
Paracetamol 500mg is sufficient for mild fever.
If the fever is high or recurring then Dolo 650 may be more effective.
Dolo 650 gives good results even in case of severe pain or flu symptoms.
The dosage of these medicines should be done only after consulting a doctor.
Precautions of Dolo and Paracetamol
Both these medicines are considered safe, but their overdose can be harmful. They can cause stomach pain or gastric problems, liver effect, nausea or vomiting, allergy. If you are already suffering from liver disease, kidney problem or any serious disease, do not take these medicines without consulting a doctor.
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Source : ABPLIVE AI