Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	No
Marketer	Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Caffeine (15mg) + Paracetamol (500mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	PAIN ANALGESICS
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	515

FAQ

Can I take Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg for headache everyday?

Avoid using Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg for more than 2-3 days per week for headache. Its overuse can instead lead to the occurrence of a medicine-overuse headache.

What is the rationale behind using caffeine with paracetamol?

Caffeine is often combined with paracetamol because it increases the effectiveness of paracetamol.

What if I overdose on Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg?

Contact your doctor immediately even if you feel well. An overdose of Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg can cause serious liver damage. Symptoms of liver damage are fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, and yellow skin or eyes.

What is the recommended dose of Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg?

The recommended doses for adults and children are different. Adults should take 1-2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets a day. Whereas, children should be given 1 tablet every 4 hours. Do not give more than 4 tablets a day.

Can the use of Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg cause damage to the liver?

Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg contains paracetamol. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver in high doses. 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. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container 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.

What if you forget to take Zimalgin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Zimalgin 15 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.

Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg Tablet Reviews

Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of headache. It helps relieve headache by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that causes headache.

Your doctor will advise how much Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg you need to take. It can be taken with or without food. You should take the medicine regularly while you do need it and try not to miss doses as it will become less effective. It should be used with caution in people who have any problems with their heart, kidneys, or liver.

Using this medicine may cause sleep problems (insomnia), nervousness, irritation, or restlessness. If you experience any of such side effects that do not go away or worsen, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms.

Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any other illnesses or disorders. It may also affect, or be affected by, some other medicines you are using so let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. Do not consume alcohol when on treatment with this medicine as it may cause excessive sleepiness. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors first before using the medicine.

How Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg Tablet Works

Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg is a combination of two medicines: Caffeine and Paracetamol. Caffeine narrows the blood vessels in the brain to reduce headache. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain. Together, they relieve headache effectively.

How to Use Zimalgin 15 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. Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Benefits of Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg Tablet

In Treatment of Headache: Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg is a painkiller used to treat headache. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. By treating headache, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life. Take Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg as prescribed by the doctor 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.

Uses of Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg Tablet

Treatment of Headache

Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg 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.

Liver ^CAUTION

Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg.

Driving ^SAFE

Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg is used to get relief from headache.
Taking too much of this medicine can cause damage to your liver because of the presence of paracetamol in it.
Managing your stress levels well and taking 6-7 hours of sleep at night can help prevent a headache.
You can take a dose of Zimalgin 15 mg/500 mg every 4-6 hours if needed, up to four times a day. Remember to leave at least four hours between doses and do not take more than four doses in any 24-hour period.