The side effects due to the Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablets are rare. They may include:
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Heartburn
Managing the Side effects
- Nausea: Take Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet with food or a light snack to help reduce nausea. Sip on clear fluids like water or ginger ale to ease the discomfort.
- Indigestion: Avoid lying down immediately after taking a Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet. Maintain an upright posture to aid digestion.
- Stomach pain: Applying a heating pad or a hot water bottle on your abdomen may help alleviate stomach pain.
- Heartburn: Avoid lying down or bending over after taking Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet to minimise heartburn.
Precautions
PREGNANCY
Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet should be used cautiously in pregnancy. Inform your doctor before taking the Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet. If you are pregnant, your doctor may recommend the lowest dose of Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet for the shortest duration.
BREASTFEEDING
Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet is excreted into breast milk. It does not harm the nursing infants. Still, it's recommended to consult a doctor before taking a Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet during breastfeeding.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol should be strictly avoided with the Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet. It can increase the risk of liver damage.
LIVER
Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet should be used cautiously in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustments may be required in patients with liver disease. If you have a severe liver problem, consult your doctor about the dose before taking the Pyrigesic 650 Tablet.
KIDNEY
Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet should be cautiously used in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustments may be required in patients with kidney disease. If you have a severe kidney problem, consult your doctor about the dose before taking the Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet.
USING MACHINES AND DRIVING
Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet is unlikely to affect your mental or physical abilities required for using machines or driving. However, avoiding attentive tasks is recommended if you experience any side effects after taking Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet.
ALLERGY
If you are allergic to paracetamol, you should not take the Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet. It may cause severe skin reactions such as reddening, blisters, and rashes.
USE IN CHILDREN
Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet is not intended for children under 12 years of age. If your child is older than 12, consult your doctor for the dosage before giving Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet.
USE IN OLDER PATIENTS
Older patients taking other medications or supplements should take the Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet cautiously. Older patients with liver dysfunction should not take a Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet without a doctor's consultation.
Interaction
Drug-Drug Interactions
The Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet can interact with medications, including
- Blood-thinning medications such as warfarin
- Medications to help relieve nausea, such as Metoclopramide or Domperidone
- Medications to treat high cholesterol, such as Cholestyramine
- Medications to treat epilepsy, such as Lamotrigine
- Medications to treat tuberculosis, such as Isoniazid
- Medication to treat fever or mild pain, such as Aspirin, and Salicylamide
- Barbiturate and tricyclic antidepressants to treat depression, such as Amitriptyline
- Medication to treat gout called Probenecid
- Medication used to treat bacterial infections called Chloramphenicol
- Antibiotics, such as Flucloxacillin
Drug-Food Interactions
The Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet can interact with foods, including
Drug-Disease Interactions
The Pyrigesic 650 MG Tablet can interact with diseases, including
- Alcoholism
- Liver disease
- Phenylketonuria