Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet is a pain relieving medicine. It is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain in various conditions such as muscle pain, joint pain, menstrual cramps, and toothache. It is also used for treatment of fever, headache, and post-surgery related pains.

Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Your doctor may change the dose and time between doses according to your pain level and your needs. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, sleepiness, vomiting, and dizziness. If any of these side effects bother you or do not go away, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may help with ways to reduce or prevent them by prescribing you an alternative medicine or by adjusting the dose.

The medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you have any problems with your heart, kidneys, and liver. You should avoid consumption of alcohol while on this medication. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using this medicine as it can cause harmful effects to the developing baby.

Uses of Orthenta P Tablet

Pain relief

Side effects of Orthenta P 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 Orthenta P

Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Dizziness
Sleepiness

How to use Orthenta P 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. Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Orthenta P Tablet works

Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: tapentadol and paracetamol which relieve pain. Tapentadol is an opioid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever and pain.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
If you feel drowsy, dizzy, have blurred vision or a slow reaction time while taking Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet, then do not drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Orthenta P Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Orthenta P 50mg/325mg 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet

₹4.46/Tablet

Vorth TP Plus 50 mg/325 mg Tablet

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₹15.5/tablet

248% costlier

Tapal P Tablet

MSN Laboratories

₹10.8/tablet

142% costlier

Acutap P 50 mg/325 mg Tablet

Comed Chemicals Ltd

₹12/tablet

169% costlier

Proxyvon Forte 50 mg/325 mg Tablet

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹11.8/tablet

165% costlier

Tap Duo Tablet

Micro Labs Ltd

₹10.8/tablet

142% costlier

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Quick tips

Orthenta P 50mg/325mg Tablet is used to treat various painful conditions.
It is better to take it with milk or food to prevent stomach upset.
Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.
Do not take any other pain medicine without asking your doctor first.
During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

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

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References

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