Megadol Tablet is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis. It may also be used to relieve muscle pain, back pain, toothache, or pain in the ear and throat.

Megadol Tablet should be taken with food. This will prevent you from getting an upset stomach. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for a longer duration than recommended by your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, heartburn, and diarrhea. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away with time, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help you with ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, liver, or have stomach ulcers. To make sure it is safe for you, let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should first consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Megadol Tablet

Pain relief

Benefits of Megadol Tablet

In Pain relief

Megadol Tablet is a combination of medicines that is used for short-term relief of pain, inflammation and swelling. It inhibits release of those chemical messengers in the brain that tell us that we have pain. It effectively relieves back pain, earache, throat pain, toothache and pain due to arthritis too.
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. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Megadol Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Megadol

Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain/epigastric pain
Heartburn
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite

How to use Megadol 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. Megadol Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Megadol Tablet works

Megadol Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Paracetamol. These medicines work by blocking the action of chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Megadol Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Megadol Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Megadol Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Megadol Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Megadol Tablet may cause headaches, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness in some patients. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Megadol Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megadol Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

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

What if you forget to take Megadol Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Megadol 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.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed this combination medicine for relieving pain and inflammation.
Take it with food to avoid getting an upset stomach.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Megadol Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and increase the risk of liver damage.
Do not take it with any other medicine containing acetaminophen (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.

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Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

One of my teeth is sensitive. It some times pains

Dr. Abhijit Gambhir

Dental Surgery

sensitivity has many causative factors for relief of pain you can take pain killers it will give temporary relief

fever and 2 months pregnant can take combiflan

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

No take Crocin for pain relief

User feedback

Patients taking Megadol Tablet

Twice A Day

53%

Once A Day

33%

Thrice A Day

15%

What are you using Megadol Tablet for?

Pain relief

64%

Headache

18%

Others

Fever

How much was the improvement?

Average

49%

Poor

28%

Excellent

23%

What were the side-effects while using Megadol Tablet?

No Side Effec*

44%

Stomach pain/*

22%

Abdominal pai*

11%

Diarrhea

11%

Liver damage

11%

*No Side Effect, Stomach pain/epigastric pain, Abdominal pain

How do you take Megadol Tablet?

With or witho*

43%

With food

43%

Empty stomach

14%

*With or without food

Please rate Megadol Tablet on price

Average

52%

Expensive

24%

Not Expensive

24%

FAQs

What is Megadol Tablet?

Megadol Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Diclofenac and Paracetamol. This medication helps in relieving pain and inflammation. It works by lowering the levels of chemical substances in the body that cause pain and inflammation. Paracetamol / Acetaminophen has an early onset of action which means that it takes very less time to start its action and it helps in relieving the symptoms till diclofenac starts working.

Is it safe to use Megadol Tablet?

Yes, Megadol Tablet is safe for most of the patients. However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted common side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, diarrhea and other uncommon and rare side effects. Inform your doctor if you experience any persistent problem while taking this medication.

Can I stop taking Megadol Tablet when my pain is relieved?

Megadol Tablet, when used for long-term pain relief, should be continued for as long as advised by your physician. It can be discontinued if you are using it for short-term pain relief.

Can the use of Megadol Tablet cause nausea and vomiting?

Yes, the use of Megadol Tablet can cause nausea and vomiting. Taking it with milk, food or with antacids can prevent nausea. Avoid taking fatty or fried foods along with this medication. In case of vomiting, drink plenty of water or other fluids by taking small frequent sips. Talk to your doctor if vomiting persists and you notice signs of dehydration, like dark colored and strong-smelling urine and a low frequency of urination. Do not take any other medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Can the use of Megadol Tablet cause dizziness?

Yes, the use of Megadol Tablet can cause dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.

Can the use of Megadol Tablet cause damage to kidneys?

Yes, the long-term use of Megadol Tablet can cause damage to the kidneys. Normal kidneys produce a chemical called prostaglandins that protect them from damage. Use of painkillers lowers the levels of prostaglandins in the body leading to kidney damage on long-term use. Use of painkillers is not recommended in patients with underlying kidney disease.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Megadol Tablet?

The use of Megadol Tablet is considered to be harmful in patients with known allergy to painkillers (NSAIDs) or any of the components or excipients of this medicine. The use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or in patients with active, recurrent stomach ulcer/bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with the history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.

Can Megadol Tablet be taken with Vitamin B-complex?

Yes, Megadol Tablet can be taken with Vitamin B-complex preparations. While Megadol Tablet helps to relieve pain, Vitamin B-complex can help to correct the vitamin deficiency that might be causing the underlying painful condition.

Is it safe to take a higher than the recommended dose of Megadol Tablet?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Megadol Tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, indigestion, diarrhea and can also damage your kidneys on long-term use. If you are experiencing increased severity of pain or the pain is not relieved by the recommended doses of this medicine, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

What is the recommended storage condition for Megadol Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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References

Diclofenac. Daventry, Northamptonshire: Dexcel Pharma Ltd.; 1996 [revised 20 Dec. 2017]. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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