Adpar 10 mg/500 mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Octane Biotech Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Domperidone (10mg) + Paracetamol (500mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassNEURO CNS
User Rating4.9
User Reviews691

FAQ

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What is the recommended storage condition for the Adpar 10 mg/500 mg?
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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Can I get addicted to Adpar 10 mg/500 mg?
No, there is no report of any patient getting addicted to Adpar 10 mg/500 mg.
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What is Adpar 10 mg/500 mg?
Adpar 10 mg/500 mg is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Paracetamol/Acetaminophen. Domperidone helps to control vomiting. It also increases the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach. This prevents nausea and vomiting caused due to migraine. Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever associated with migraine.
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Can the use of Adpar 10 mg/500 mg cause damage to liver?
Yes, Adpar 10 mg/500 mg can cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with the underlying liver disease.
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Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Adpar 10 mg/500 mg can increase the risks of side effects and liver damage. If you are experiencing increased severity of symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
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What if you forget to take Adpar Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Adpar 10 mg/500 mg, 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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Adpar 10 mg/500 mg Tablet Reviews

Adpar 10 mg/500 mg is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of migraine. It prevents pain signals to reach the brain to reduce pain. It also blocks certain substances in the brain that trigger nausea or vomiting during migraine headaches.

Adpar 10 mg/500 mg is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effect is dryness in mouth. This is temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about these side effects. Migraine attacks can be managed by identifying migraine-causing triggers which may be red wine, caffeine withdrawal, stress, and skipped meals, etc. You can identify personal triggers by maintaining a diary of what you are doing, what you are eating, and any stressful activity happened before migraine attack.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How Adpar 10 mg/500 mg Tablet Works

Adpar 10 mg/500 mg is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Paracetamol. Domperidone is a prokinetic which works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also increases the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach. This prevents nausea and vomiting caused due to migraine. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever associated with migraine.

How to Use Adpar 10 mg/500 mg 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. Adpar 10 mg/500 mg is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits of Adpar 10 mg/500 mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Migraine: Adpar 10 mg/500 mg is a combination of medicines that helps prevent migraine by changing the way that your nerves receive pain signals. It also blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. This treats as well as prevents nausea or vomiting effectively. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

Uses of Adpar 10 mg/500 mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Migraine

Adpar 10 mg/500 mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  CAUTION
Adpar 10 mg/500 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Adpar 10 mg/500 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Adpar 10 mg/500 mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
Driving  UNSAFE
Adpar 10 mg/500 mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adpar 10 mg/500 mg 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.
Kidney  CAUTION
Adpar 10 mg/500 mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Adpar 10 mg/500 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Adpar 10 mg/500 mg.
Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adpar 10 mg/500 mg is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Quick Tips

  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any pain relief medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any pain relief medicine.
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
  • Adpar 10 mg/500 mg helps to ease the pain you feel during a migraine headache as well as helps to stop you from feeling sick.
  • Adpar 10 mg/500 mg can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
  • Adpar 10 mg/500 mg helps to ease the pain you feel during a migraine headache as well as helps to stop you from feeling sick.
  • Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:Have your meals at the same time every day.Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures.Avoid loud music and noisy places.Avoid chocolates,  cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking.Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress.
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
  • Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:Have your meals at the same time every day.Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures.Avoid loud music and noisy places.Avoid chocolates,  cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking.Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress.
  • Adpar 10 mg/500 mg can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.

References

  1. ScienceDirect. Domperidone.
  2. Drugs.com. Paracetamol.
  3. Domperidone maleate. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2003 [revised 14 Nov. 2017].

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