Fepanil 650 Tablet

Fepanil 650 tablet contains paracetamol/acetaminophen as its main ingredient. Paracetamol is a painkiller used to treat fever, pain, and ache. Fepanil 650 tablet works by blocking the formation of certain chemicals responsible for fever and pain.

You should not take more than 4 tablets of Fepanil 650 tablet in 24 hours. If you feel that your pain and fever are relieved, do not take it further. Individuals with liver and kidney problems should seek medical advice before taking this medicine.

Fepanil 650 tablet is not meant for children under 12 years of age.

Dosage

Overdose

An overdose of Fepanil 650 tablet may result in severe liver damage. Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and stomach ache. If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Fepanil 650 tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one. Keep a gap of at least 4-6 hours between one dose and the next dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Fepanil 650 tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) that blocks the action of a chemical called cyclooxygenase (COX). Cyclooxygenase is responsible for the formation of certain substances in the body called prostaglandins that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
• Fepanil 650 tablet also acts on the area of the brain responsible for controlling body temperature and brings down the temperature of the body in fever.

Directions for Use

• Take Fepanil 650 tablet as a whole with sufficient water.
• Always take this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not consume more than the prescribed dose.
• Do not discontinue the medicine on your own without consulting your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Fepanil 650 tablet during pregnancy?

Fepanil 650 tablet can be used during pregnancy only if the doctor recommends it. However, it should be used for a short duration in low doses and should not be used too frequently by pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Fepanil 650 tablet while breastfeeding?

Fepanil 650 tablet may pass into human breast milk. Fepanil 650 tablet should only be used in breastfeeding women if recommended by the doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Fepanil 650 tablet?

There is limited information available on the effect of Fepanil 650 tablet on driving ability. If you experience any side effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is suggested to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Fepanil 650 tablet?

There is limited information regarding the interaction of alcohol with Fepanil 650 tablet. Ask your doctor for advice on alcohol intake along with Fepanil 650 tablet. However, there is a risk of overdose in chronic alcoholics (people who drink too often or cannot abstain from drinking) with liver problems.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have liver or kidney disease.
• You are taking any other medicines or products that contain paracetamol. Taking too much paracetamol can cause liver damage.
• You consume alcohol too often or are suffering from chronic malnutrition.
• You should maintain a gap of 4-6 hours between each dose of Fepanil 650 tablet and should not exceed it to more than 4-tablets a day.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to paracetamol or any other ingredient of Fepanil 650 tablet.
• If you are taking any other products containing paracetamol.

Side effects

• Skin rash
• Itching
• Blisters
• Allergies

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Fepanil 650 tablet works, or Fepanil 650 tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Concomitant use of medicines for treating nausea or vomitings like metoclopramide or domperidone should be avoided with Fepanil 650 tablets.
• Frequent use of Fepanil 650 tablet by a person on blood thinners like warfarin can increase the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and can lead to an increased risk of bleeding.
• Cholesterol-lowering medicines like cholestyramine should be taken with a minimum gap of 2 hours as it can interfere with the painkiller action of Fepanil 650 tablet.
• Medicines used to treat a bacterial infection like chloramphenicol should be used cautiously.

Storage and disposal

• Store Fepanil 650 tablet in a cool and dry place below 25°C away from direct sunlight.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can Fepanil 650 tablet be used for a headache?

Yes, Fepanil 650 tablet can be used for providing relief from headaches. However, if you get the headaches too often and there is not much relief in the headache after taking this medicine, consult your doctor.

Can I give Fepanil 650 tablet to a five-year-old child?

No, Fepanil 650 tablet is not meant for use in children below 12 years of age.

Can Fepanil 650 tablet be used during pregnancy?

Fepanil 650 tablet can be taken during pregnancy under medical supervision. A pregnant woman should avoid taking Fepanil 650 tablet too often and for prolonged durations.

Can I take Fepanil 650 tablet for cold and fever?

You can take Fepanil 650 tablet for reducing fever. However, Fepanil 650 tablet may not have any action in reducing cold as cold usually occurs due to a viral infection.

What are the uses of Fepanil 650 tablet?

Fepanil 650 tablet is used to relieve fever and mild-to-moderate pain. It is also used to provide relief from a headache, toothache, migraine, period pain, and other painful conditions.

Fepanil 650 tablet vs Crocin, what are the differences?

Fepanil 650 tablet contains paracetamol 650 mg and is generally used to treat fever and body pain. Crocin tablet also contains paracetamol in different doses. Both medicines contain the same active ingredient, which is paracetamol.

Any general warnings, I should be aware of about Fepanil 650 tablet?

• Be careful if you are a patient with liver problems, kidney problems, or an alcoholic, as Fepanil 650 tablet may cause liver damage in case of an overdose. Caution is needed for the elderly as well.
• Fepanil 650 tablet should be used in low doses and for the shortest duration possible.
• You should avoid taking this medicine when the symptoms of pain and fever disappear.
• You should not take Fepanil 650 tablet while taking any other medicines containing paracetamol.

Can Fepanil 650 tablet be given to elderly people?

Fepanil 650 tablets should be used with caution in elderly people since they are at high risk of getting side effects. This medicine should be used under the doctor's supervision.

Is Fepanil 650 tablet and paracetamol same?

Yes, Fepanil 650 tablet contains paracetamol as its active component.

Can I take 2 Fepanil 650 tablets at the same time?

You should always take Fepanil 650 tablet as per your doctor's instructions. Also, you should not take more than 4 tablets of Fepanil 650 tablets in a day and you should maintain a gap of 4-6 hours between each dose of Fepanil 650 tablet.

Can Fepanil 650 tablet be taken on an empty stomach?

Fepanil 650 tablet can be taken with or without food. However, you should always take this medicine as recommended by your doctor and for the shortest duration possible, or till your symptoms disappear.