Biogesic P Tablet

Biogesic P tablet is a combination of two medicines Nimesulide and Paracetamol. This medicine is a painkiller belonging to the Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) class. It has analgesic and anti-inflammatory along with antipyretic action.

Biogesic P tablet provides symptomatic relief from headache, toothache, fever, and various other kinds of pain such as ear, joint and menstrual. You may sometimes experience stomach discomforts and irritation. Thus, it is recommended to take it with meals to avoid stomach upset.

Do not take this medicine for more than the prescribed duration and dose, as it increases the risk of stomach-intestinal ulcers when taken for a prolonged duration.

Dosage

Overdose

• Overdose of Biogesic P tablet may result in serious liver damage.
• Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomach discomforts, stomach bleed, skin rash, fever and chills.
• In case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

• If you missed any dose of Biogesic P tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
• If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
• Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Natural chemical substance prostaglandins, causes pain, swelling and fever.
• Biogesic P tablet blocks the production of these prostaglandins, thus temporarily controlling fever or pain.
• It acts on the area of the brain which is responsible for controlling temperature. Thus it helps in controlling the fever.

Directions for Use

Biogesic P tablet should be consumed as a whole with a sufficient amount of water and can be taken after food. Take it for a short duration of time. Prolonged use of this medicine is not recommended.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Biogesic P tablet during pregnancy?

• Biogesic P tablet should not be used during pregnancy, especially during the last three months of pregnancy as it may cause harm to the unborn baby along with delaying the delivery term.
• If you are a woman planning to conceive, this medicine can hamper your fertility. Hence it should be avoided by such women. Talk to your doctor if you are planning a pregnancy or think you may be pregnant.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Biogesic P tablet while breastfeeding?

Components of Biogesic P tablet pass into breast milk and may cause harm to your newborn baby. Thus, it should be avoided by breastfeeding women, unless advised by your doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Biogesic P tablet?

If you experience drowsiness and sleepiness after taking Biogesic P tablet, avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Biogesic P tablet?

You should avoid consuming alcohol during the treatment with Biogesic P tablet, as it may worsen your liver problems. Do not consume alcohol while on this medicine. Talk to your doctor if you take it often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience loss of appetite, nausea, stomach pain and weakness. These could be signs of serious liver damage.
• You develop black tarry stools or vomit blood, immediately stop the medicine.
• You are elderly, the chances of side effects increases.
• You are suffering from any liver or kidney or heart disease.
• You have a history of stomach or intestine ulcers.
• You are expected to go through any upcoming surgery.
• Taking Biogesic P tablet for long is not advised as it can increase the risk of heart disease or stomach bleeds.
• Biogesic P tablet should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to paracetamol, nimesulide, other anti-inflammatory medicines (aspirin) or any of the ingredient of Biogesic P tablet.
• If you have a history of liver damage induced by anti-inflammatory medicines like (Nimesulide).
• If you have or had a history of stomach bleeding, ulcer and inflammation of stomach lining.
• If you have problems related to blood clotting and bleeding disorders.
• If you have impaired liver or kidney function.
• If you have a serious heart failure problem.
• If you are an alcoholic or drug addict.
• If you are suffering from symptoms of flu-like fever, chills, shivering.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Loose stools
• Stomach or intestine ulcers
• Redness of skin
• Allergic symptoms like breathlessness, swelling of face and lips, eyes
• Increased liver enzymes

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• No drug interaction reports are available for this combination. However, as Biogesic P tablet contains Paracetamol & Nimesulide, any interactions are seen with these two components when taken alone may occur with this combination.
• You may experience stomach bleeding and ulcers if used along with steroids.
• This medicine may interfere with the working of blood thinners like Warfarin.
• Do not take this medicine along with vomiting medicines like Domperidone and Metoclopramide.
• Medicines used to treat high blood pressure like water pill and ‎captopril.
• Medicines used for mental problems like Lithium, Phenytoin and Phenobarbital.
• Medicine used to treat a certain type of cancer or arthritis-like Methotrexate.
• Medicine used to modify the immune system during organ transplant like cyclosporine.
• Medicine used to treat gout-like probenecid.
• Medicines used to treat infections like Chloramphenicol and Rifampicin.
• Discuss with your doctor about any other medicine, herbal preparation and supplements you are taking currently to avoid any possible interactions.

Storage and disposal

• Store Biogesic P tablet in a cool and dry place and protected from moisture and light.
• Keep it out of reach of the children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I take Biogesic P tablet for six months?

• No, prolonged use of Biogesic P tablet can be harmful for your health.
• Use of this medicine is meant only for short relief of pain.
• Do not use it for more than 15 days.
• Use for a prolonged period may result in stomach and intestine ulcers and an increased risk of heart disease.

My child has toothache, can I give Biogesic P tablet to him?

No, never give Biogesic P tablet to your child. This medicine is not meant for children as it can cause liver damage in them.

How to use Biogesic P tablet?

Biogesic P tablet should be used only to gain temporary relief from various pain such as headache, joint, ear, tooth and even fever. This medicine should not be used for a long duration. It should be taken as a whole with a glass of water, preferably after meals to avoid stomach upset.

Can I take Biogesic P tablet for a cold?

Biogesic P tablet does not provide relief from cold conditions. This medicine will only provide relief from headache due to cold. As, this medicine is a painkiller.