Tapal P 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.

Tapal P 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 Tapal P Tablet

Pain relief

Side effects of Tapal 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 Tapal P

Nausea
Vomiting
Constipation
Dizziness
Sleepiness

How to use Tapal 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. Tapal P Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Tapal P Tablet works

Tapal P 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 Tapal P Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tapal P 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

Tapal P 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

Tapal P 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 Tapal P Tablet, then do not drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

What if you forget to take Tapal P Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Tapal P 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.

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Quick tips

Tapal P 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

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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 Tapal P Tablet

Once A Day

60%

Thrice A Day

40%

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References

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