Paracip 500 Tablet is a medicine used to relieve pain and to reduce fever. It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, body ache, period pain, toothache, and cold. It is also an ingredient in many cold and flu remedies.

Paracip 500 Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. It is usually best taken with food otherwise it may upset your stomach. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.

Side effects are rare if this medicine is used correctly but this medicine may cause stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting in some people. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects bother you or do not go away.

This medicine is widely prescribed and considered safe but is not suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems or are using blood-thinning medicines. It may affect the dose or suitability of this medicine. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. This medicine is generally considered safe for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women if it has been prescribed by a doctor. It is best to avoid drinking alcohol while using this medicine.

Uses of Paracip Tablet

How to use Paracip Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Paracip 500 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Paracip Tablet works

Paracip 500 Tablet is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Paracip 500 Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Paracip 500 Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breastfeeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Paracip 500 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Paracip 500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Paracip 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Paracip 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Paracip 500 Tablet contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Paracip 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Paracip 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Paracip 500 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Paracip Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Paracip 500 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Alternate Brands

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Interaction with Drugs

Taking Paracip with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

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Brand(s): Amtoril

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Brand(s): Pyregin

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Patient Concerns

He has high fever can i give him paracip 500

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Child Specialist

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

Dose of paracip drops as suffering from high feverAge of patient is 17months

Dr. Pranav Gupta

Child Specialist

Dear parent, this portal is neither intended to provide prescriptions nor to verify or testify any doctor's prescription as medicines could only be prescribed after clinical examination, which unfortunately is not possible over the app. However, it is our endeavour to provide evidence based guidance.Over The Counter medicines are those for which a doctor's prescription is not needed. They are made available under supervision of a qualified pharmacist and pharmacist has the responsibility to guide the patient regarding use of the medicine.PARACIP is an OTC medicine. Please contact your pharmacistYour queries were being answered by paediatrician Pranav Gupta. To help us server you better, please submit a feedback on https://www.1mgdoctors.com/reviewdoctor/dr-pranav-40b65fe7d6

She 101 degree fever from s2day we consult with doctor in our area .He prescibed paracip and novamox syrup . For last two days my daugter didnt go for motion all . We feel that if she goes motion fever will reduce

Dr. Rahul Yadav

Child Specialist

Hello, motion less is generally due to less oral intake. It would not have any effect on fever. Still in addition to the treatment also increase oral water intake.

Very severe pain in legs. From upper thighs upto knees. I took one Combiflame yesterday morning and one yesterday evening with oil massage but relief for just short period Its so un bearable again I feel like crying. No fever as yet.today took one Voveron sr100 at 4.30 am but No respite.I am really worried pls advice

Dr. Akshat Goel

Bone & Joint Specialist

Do Hot Fomentation and apply Dynapar QPS spray and take Tab Myospas-D thrice daily and Tab Flotrip-forte thrice daily and Cap Nurokind-Gold twice daily for 5 days.Avoid forward bending and Avoid lifting heavy weightIn extreme pain take one tablet of NAXDOM-500 for immediate pain relief

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User Feedback

Patients taking Paracip 500 Tablet

Once A Day

100%

What are you using Paracip Tablet for?

Fever

57%

Headache

18%

Pain relief

12%

Others

10%

Pain during m*

*Pain during menstruation

How much was the improvement?

Average

41%

Poor

35%

Excellent

24%

What were the side-effects while using Paracip 500 Tablet?

No Side Effec*

75%

Vomiting

Allergic reac*

Liver damage

*No Side Effect, Allergic reaction

How do you take Paracip Tablet?

With food

73%

Empty stomach

16%

With or witho*

11%

*With or without food

Please rate Paracip 500 Tablet on price

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44%

Expensive

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Average

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FAQs

Q. What if my child vomits after taking Paracip?

If your child vomits in less than 30 minutes after having a dose of Paracip tablets or syrup, give him/her the same dose again. If your child vomits more than 30 minutes after a dose of tablets or syrup, you do not need to give him/her another dose, until the next normal dose.

Q. When will my child feel better after taking Paracip?

Usually your child will feel better after about half an hour of taking Paracip.

Q. How often can I give Paracip to my child?

You should only give four doses of Paracip in 24 hours. There should be a gap of at least 4 hours between two doses. Do not give Paracip for more than 3 days to your child without first talking to your doctor.

Q. Can I give Paracip syrup to my child for cold?

Paracip along with relieving fever also helps in controlling problems associated with cold such as headache and earache associated with cold. However, it does help relieve stuffy nose and cough for which doctor’s advice is required.

Q. Does Paracip make babies sleepy?

No, Paracip does not make babies sleepy, contrary to the common belief.

Q. Is Paracip safe for children?

If used as directed by the physician, Paracip is safe for children.

Q. Is Paracip an antibiotic?

No, Paracip is not an antibiotic. It works as a painkiller and as a medicine which brings down high fever.

Q. Can I give my child Paracip and ibuprofen together?

Ibuprofen and Paracip are safe painkillers which can be given to children, though both should not be used together. Instead, if you have given your child Paracip and still he/she is feverish or in pain you could try ibuprofen instead, when the next dose is due.

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