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Dolokind Plus Tablet

Manufactured byMANKIND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsAceclofenac (100 mg) + Paracetamol (325 mg)
Description
Dolokind Plus Tablet is a medicine that consists of Aceclofenac and Paracetamol. Dolokind Plus Tablet is used to treat pain, stiffness, and swelling at joints due to ankylosing spondylitis (a condition causing pain due to fusing of bones in the spine), osteoarthritis (a type of arthritis that causes pain on movement due to wearing of the protective covering at the ends of the bones) and rheumatoid arthritis (a condition where the body's immunity attacks the joints and damages it). Dolokind Plus Tablet is also used to get relief from headaches, toothaches, backaches, menstrual pain, sprains, and strains. This medicine blocks the release of a chemical that causes pain and swelling. Dolokind Plus Tablet shows side effects like nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, loss of appetite, and diarrhoea. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. Dolokind Plus Tablet may also cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machines if you feel drowsy or dizzy after taking this medicine. Dolokind Plus Tablet can be taken with food, milk, or an antacid to avoid stomach irritation. Dolokind Plus Tablet relieves pain and swelling due to arthritic conditions but does not cure it. Do not self-medicate or use it beyond the prescribed duration. Dolokind Plus Tablet should be used with caution if you have a history of stomach or intestinal bleeding, asthma, and severe heart, liver and kidney problems. Inform your doctor if you have a history of any medical conditions and also your current/previous medication. This medicine may affect the development of your foetus. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or a breastfeeding mother, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Dolokind Plus Tablet

  • Bloody and cloudy urine
  • Loss of appetite
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Skin rash
  • Drowsiness

Uses of Dolokind Plus Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Mild to moderate pain
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Dolokind Plus Tablet provides relief from pain in 10-30 minutes.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Dolokind Plus Tablet lasts for an average duration of 4 to 6 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while treatment with Dolokind Plus Tablet due to the risk of stomach bleeding.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Dolokind Plus Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Dolokind Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may affect your foetus. But in some cases, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Dolokind Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass into breast milk and causes irritation to your infant. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Dolokind Plus Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms like skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Kidney damage

A long term use and higher doses of some painkillers may harm normal kidney function. Dolokind Plus Tablet is not recommended if you have kidney problems associated with the excessive use of painkillers. Ask your doctor/pharmacist how this medicine affects your kidney function.

Severe liver disease

Avoid using Dolokind Plus Tablet if you have liver problem. This medicine gets converted to its active form in the liver. If you take this medicine, more active forms can accumulate and damage your liver.

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Dolokind Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in individuals with gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation disorders since it may worsen the condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Dolokind Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may affect your foetus. But in some cases, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast-feeding

Dolokind Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass into breast milk and causes irritation to your infant. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Overdose and/or excessive use

The excessive use of Dolokind Plus Tablet results in liver damage. Use this medicine as advised by your doctor/pharmacist. Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

Heart surgery

Do not use Dolokind Plus Tablet for relieving pain after heart surgery.

Skin rash

Dolokind Plus Tablet may cause serious skin allergies. These events may be severe in rare cases. Signs and symptoms like rashes, hives, fever, or other allergic symptoms should be reported to your doctor immediately. The treatment should be discontinued if these symptoms appear.

Bleeding disorders

Dolokind Plus Tablet may prolong the blood clotting time and therefore increase the risk of bleeding. Use it cautiously if you have bleeding or clotting defects such as haemophilia (a genetic blood disorder in which the blood does not clot properly), vitamin K deficiency, and hypoprothrombinemia (a condition characterized by a deficiency of blood clotting substance prothrombin).

Driving or operating machinery

Dolokind Plus Tablet may cause sleepiness or dizziness. Avoid driving vehicles and operate heavy machines after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

If you forgot to take a dose of Dolokind Plus Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if the time for your next dose is near, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Never take Dolokind Plus Tablet more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while treatment with Dolokind Plus Tablet due to the risk of stomach bleeding.
Interaction with Medicine

Carbamazepine

Lithium

Phenytoin

Sodium Nitrite

Leflunomide

Digoxin

Corticosteroids

Antihypertensives

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

Avoid taking Dolokind Plus Tablet if you have liver problem. This medicine can accumulate in the diseased liver and lead to further liver damage.

Asthma

You may experience exacerbation of asthmatic episodes while taking Dolokind Plus Tablet. Hence it is not recommended for use if you have asthma, especially when you had experienced allergic reactions by using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.

Gastrointestinal toxicity

Long term use of Dolokind Plus Tablet can damage your stomach and intestine. Any symptom indicating ulceration and bleeding like chronic indigestion, the appearance of coffee coloured dry blood in stools or blood vomiting should be reported immediately to your doctor.

Heart Disease

Long-term use of Dolokind Plus Tablet may increase the risk of a heart attack if you have pre-existing heart conditions. It is not used for treating pain after coronary bypass surgery.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

5-HIAA Urine Test

5-HIAA urine test measures the amount of serotonin in your body. Dolokind Plus Tablet can interfere with a urine test and may give a false-positive result. Inform your doctor and lab technician about all your current medicines before undergoing any lab test.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Dolokind Plus Tablet with or after food to avoid stomach irritation. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Take this medicine at around the same time daily. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet in the mouth. Take it immediately after peeling it from the strip. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking this medicine as it may elevate dizziness or drowsiness and cause stomach bleeding. Do not drive or operate machines if you feel dizzy or drowsy.
Miscelleneous

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Dolokind Plus Tablet works by blocking the release of certain chemicals called prostaglandins, that increase pain and swelling. Thus, this medicine provides relief from pain and reduces discomfort in your physical movements.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, Analgesic combinations

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Oct 2021

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