Dart Tablet 15s
Uses of Dart Tablet 15's
Headache, Migraine, Muscle aches, Arthritis, Backache, Dental pain, Cold and Fever.
Medicinal Benefits
Dart Tablet 15's is composed of propyphenazone, caffeine and paracetamol primarily used to treat mild to moderate pain. Dart Tablet 15's treats pain and relief from discomfort caused by conditions like tooth pain, arthritis, period pain and another type of short-term pains. It helps in treating pain by blocking the chemical messenger in the brain responsible for causing pain. Propyphenazone and Paracetamol lower the elevated body temperature and mild pain by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandin by promoting heat loss (through sweating) that helps reset the hypothalamic thermostat and caffeine helps in reducing drowsiness caused due to paracetamol. Caffeine acts as a common stimulant by narrowing the blood vessels and reducing headaches. Paracetamol has got the advantage of producing less gastric irritation compared to other painkillers like aspirin.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Dart Tablet 15's
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Restlessness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Alcohol intake should be avoided with Dart Tablet 15's as it may lead to unpleasant side effects (dizziness, weakness, drowsiness). It is not recommended for children, severe liver/kidney-related ailments, or pregnant women. Regular monitoring of kidney function may be advised by the doctor in such cases. Elderly patients should exercise extreme caution while using Dart Tablet 15's as the probability of occurrence of side effects in such patients is higher. Caffeine can pass in the breast milk which may have a stimulating effect on the breastfed child. Therefore, Dart Tablet 15's should be avoided in pregnant or breastfeeding females.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug interaction: Dart Tablet 15's interacts with anti-nausea pills (metoclopramide), an antidepressant (barbiturates), antiepileptics (carbamazepine, hydantoins), antibiotics (rifampicin), local anaesthetics (prilocaine) and anti-arthritis agents (sulfinpyrazone).
Drug-Food Interaction: Intake of alcohol along with Dart Tablet 15's should be avoided as it can lead to liver damage.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Dart Tablet 15's should not recommend for people having bleeding disorders, like haemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or low blood platelets. Besides this, it should not be given to patients suffering from influenza (flu) or chickenpox. It should also be avoided in case of the presence of gastric or duodenal ulcers.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
- METOCLOPRAMIDE
- PHENOBARBITAL
- PHENOBARBITONE
- CARBAMAZEPINE
- RIFAMPICIN
- PRILOCAINE
- SULFINPYRAZONE
Safety Advice
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ALCOHOL
CAUTIONTaking Dart Tablet 15's with alcohol may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Besides this, it can also damage your liver if taken for a longer duration. So, avoid or limit intake of alcoholic beverages with Dart Tablet 15's.
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PREGNANCY
UNSAFEUse of Dart Tablet 15's during pregnancy is not recommended as taking this medicine during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby
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BREAST FEEDING
CAUTIONDart Tablet 15's is known to pass through milk in some amount. So, it should be taken with caution if you are breastfeeding. Take Dart Tablet 15's only if prescribed by your doctor.
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DRIVING
UNSAFEAfter taking Dart Tablet 15's you may notice dizziness, sleepiness, drowsiness or fatigue as it contains paracetamol which causes sedation. So, in this, you should stop taking Dart Tablet 15's and contact your doctor.
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LIVER
CAUTIONDart Tablet 15's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
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KIDNEY
CAUTIONDart Tablet 15's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
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CHILDREN
CAUTIONDart Tablet 15's is contraindicated in children younger than 12 years of age. It may cause kidney problems in children and adolescents who are dehydrated.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, vitamin D, and calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
- Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your headache. Instead, you can do stretching and yoga which will help to feel fresh.
- Your sitting posture is important especially when you have pain and inflammation. Try to sit as little as possible, and only for a short duration of time.
- Long-term immobility is harmful in conditions like arthritis.
- Use back support like a rolled-up towel at the back of your spine curve to minimize pain.
- Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can also use a footrest if required.