Flumol 75mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Active Ingredient	Paracetamol (75mg/ml)
Salt Synonyms	Acetaminophen
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	P-Aminophenol Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class	Analgesic & Antipyretic-PCM
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	779

FAQ

Does Flumol 75mg make babies sleepy?

No, Flumol 75mg does not make babies sleepy. It is a pain-relieving medicine that is also used to control high fever.

Can I take Flumol 75mg and ibuprofen together?

Ibuprofen and Flumol 75mg are safe medicines, but both should not be used together. Consult your doctor if you are not sure.

What if I vomit after taking Flumol 75mg?

If you vomit in less than 30 minutes after having a dose of Flumol 75mg tablets or syrup, retake the same dose again. If you vomit after 30 minutes of a dose, you do not need to take another one until the next standard dose.

Is Flumol 75mg an antibiotic?

No, Flumol 75mg is not an antibiotic. It works as a painkiller and fever-reducing medicine.

What are the serious side effects of taking an excess of the Flumol 75mg?

Overdose of Flumol 75mge may cause severe life-threatening liver injury. Taking more than the prescribed dose may also cause kidney injury, decreased platelet count, and even coma. Early symptoms of an overdose include nausea, vomiting, and general tiredness. Immediately consult a doctor or reach an emergency in case of a suspected overdose.

When will I feel better after taking the Flumol 75mg?

Usually, you will start feeling better after about half an hour of taking a Flumol 75mg.

How is Flumol 75mg administered?

Flumol 75mg should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only. It should not be self-administered. The dose of the medicine will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Flumol 75mg.

Is Flumol 75mg safe for children?

Flumol 75mg is considered safe for children only when used as directed by the doctor.

What if you forget to take Flumol Injection?

If you miss a dose of Flumol 75mg, consult your doctor.

Flumol 75mg Injection Reviews

Flumol 75mg helps in relieving moderate pain and reducing fever. It effectively alleviates pain and reduces fever for the short-term in cases following surgery or in cases where oral administration is not possible.

Flumol 75mg is administered by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose and schedule as per which this injection is to be given. It starts working within one hour. Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medications containing paracetamol to avoid an overdose. You should let your doctor know if your pain or fever does not subside.

Vomiting, difficulty sleeping, and constipation may be seen as side effects in some patients. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve with time and persist for a longer duration of time. Inform your doctor immediately if any rash or allergic reaction is observed while taking this medicine.

Pregnant and nursing women should use it under medical supervision only. It should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease or alcohol abuse. It is not recommended in patients with severe or active liver disease.

How Flumol 75mg Injection Works

Flumol 75mg 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.

How to Use Flumol 75mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Flumol 75mg Injection

In Treatment of Fever: Flumol 75mg is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.
In Pain relief: Flumol 75mg is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pains. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis, and muscle aches. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage. 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. It is also the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Flumol 75mg Injection

Treatment of Fever
Pain relief

Flumol 75mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Driving ^SAFE

Flumol 75mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Flumol 75mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Liver ^CAUTION

Flumol 75mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flumol 75mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Flumol 75mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Flumol 75mg.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Flumol 75mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flumol 75mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, Flumol 75mg contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Flumol 75mg is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you suffer from liver disease, severe kidney disease, or alcohol abuse.
Flumol 75mg helps in relieving moderate pain and fever for the short-term, especially following surgery.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function, liver function and levels of blood components if you are taking this medicine for long-term treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are also taking other medications containing paracetamol.
Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as feeling or being sick, weight loss, pale skin (pallor), or abdominal pain within the first 24 hours as it indicates an overdose.

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