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Know what your medicine does inside your body

DoseFacts explains the medicines Indians use most: what each one is for, how it works in the body, side effects, warnings and the questions people ask. Every page is written from CDSCO, NFI and FDA or EMA label sources and checked by a registered pharmacist. We do not sell medicines.

11 medicines, 0 approved by a pharmacist, in 9 languages.

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Medicines explained

  1. Augmentin 625 Duo Amoxicillin 500 mg (as amoxicillin trihydrate) + Clavulanic acid 125 mg (as potassium clavulanate)

    Augmentin 625 Duo is a prescription antibiotic tablet that contains amoxicillin 500 mg, a penicillin, and clavulanic acid 125 mg, which protects amoxicillin from enzymes made by resistant bacteria.

    Starts working in
    Most people start to feel better within a few days
    Effect lasts
    Each dose covers about 8 to 12 hours
    With or without food
    Take at the start of a meal

    Pharmacist review in progress

  2. Azithral 500 Azithromycin 500 mg

    Azithral 500 is a tablet containing 500 mg of azithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic.

    Starts working in
    Many infections start to improve within a few days
    Effect lasts
    Stays in the body for several days; usually once a day
    With or without food
    Follow the pack or your doctor; advice differs between labels

    Pharmacist review in progress

  3. Calpol 650 Paracetamol (acetaminophen) 650 mg

    Calpol 650 is a tablet containing 650 mg of paracetamol (also called acetaminophen).

    Starts working in
    About 30 to 60 minutes
    Effect lasts
    About 4 to 6 hours
    With or without food
    Either. Food may slow it slightly

    Pharmacist review in progress

  4. Crocin Advance Paracetamol (acetaminophen) 500 mg

    Crocin Advance is a tablet containing 500 mg of paracetamol (also called acetaminophen).

    Starts working in
    About 30 to 60 minutes
    Effect lasts
    About 4 to 6 hours
    With or without food
    Either. Food may slow it slightly

    Pharmacist review in progress

  5. Dolo 650 Paracetamol (acetaminophen) 650 mg

    Dolo 650 is a tablet containing 650 mg of paracetamol (also called acetaminophen).

    Starts working in
    About 30 to 60 minutes
    Effect lasts
    About 4 to 6 hours
    With or without food
    Either. Food may slow it slightly

    Pharmacist review in progress

  6. Ecosprin 75 Aspirin 75 mg (acetylsalicylic acid)

    Ecosprin 75 is a gastro-resistant tablet containing 75 mg of aspirin, taken once a day at a low dose to make the blood less likely to clot.

    Starts working in
    Acts on platelets within hours; the full effect builds over a few days of daily doses
    Effect lasts
    Each dose affects platelets for their whole life (7 to 10 days); taken daily because new platelets keep forming
    With or without food
    Swallow whole with water; follow the label or your doctor on taking it with meals

    Pharmacist review in progress

  7. Meftal Spas Mefenamic acid 250 mg + Dicyclomine hydrochloride 10 mg

    Meftal Spas is a tablet that combines two medicines: mefenamic acid 250 mg, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that reduces pain, and dicyclomine hydrochloride 10 mg, an antispasmodic that relaxes cramping muscle in the gut.

    Starts working in
    Usually within about 1 to 2 hours
    Effect lasts
    About 6 to 8 hours
    With or without food
    Take with or just after food

    Pharmacist review in progress

  8. Montair LC Montelukast 10 mg (as montelukast sodium) + Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg

    Montair LC is a prescription tablet that combines montelukast 10 mg, a leukotriene receptor antagonist, and levocetirizine 5 mg, an antihistamine.

    Starts working in
    Often within about 1 hour for sneezing and itching; full effect may take a few days
    Effect lasts
    About 24 hours (taken once a day)
    With or without food
    With or without food

    Pharmacist review in progress

  9. Oflox 200 Ofloxacin 200 mg

    Oflox 200 is a tablet containing 200 mg of ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

    Starts working in
    Many infections start to improve within a few days
    Effect lasts
    About 12 hours; usually taken twice a day
    With or without food
    With or without food; keep 2 hours apart from antacids, iron or zinc

    Pharmacist review in progress

  10. Pan 40 Pantoprazole 40 mg (as pantoprazole sodium)

    Pan 40 is a gastro-resistant tablet containing 40 mg of pantoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).

    Starts working in
    Acid falls within hours; symptoms often ease in 2 to 3 days
    Effect lasts
    About 24 hours per dose
    With or without food
    Usually before breakfast, about 30 to 60 minutes earlier

    Pharmacist review in progress

  11. Pan-D Pantoprazole 40 mg (enteric-coated) + Domperidone 30 mg (sustained-release)

    Pan-D is a capsule that contains two medicines: 40 mg of pantoprazole, a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that lowers stomach acid, and 30 mg of domperidone, a medicine that helps the stomach empty.

    Starts working in
    Domperidone within a few hours; acid symptoms often ease in 2 to 3 days
    Effect lasts
    About 24 hours per dose
    With or without food
    Usually once a day before breakfast

    Pharmacist review in progress

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Questions people ask

What is Augmentin 625 Duo used for?
It is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as ear, nose and throat infections, chest infections, urinary tract infections, and skin and dental infections. A doctor prescribes it when bacteria are the likely cause. It does not help infections caused by viruses. Augmentin 625 Duo
Does Azithral 500 work for a cold, flu or COVID-19?
No. Azithromycin acts only on bacteria. Colds, flu, COVID-19 and most coughs and sore throats are caused by viruses, which it cannot kill. Taking it for these does not speed recovery, can cause side effects and adds to antibiotic resistance. A doctor decides whether an infection is bacterial. Azithral 500
Can I take Calpol 650 on an empty stomach?
Yes. Paracetamol is generally gentle on the stomach and can be taken with or without food. Food may make it start working slightly later. Unlike painkillers such as ibuprofen, it is not known for irritating the stomach at normal doses. Calpol 650
Can I take Crocin Advance on an empty stomach?
Yes. Paracetamol is generally gentle on the stomach and can be taken with or without food. Food may make it start working slightly later. Unlike painkillers such as ibuprofen, it is not known for irritating the stomach at normal doses. Crocin Advance
Can I take Dolo 650 on an empty stomach?
Yes. Paracetamol is generally gentle on the stomach and can be taken with or without food. Food may make it start working slightly later. Unlike painkillers such as ibuprofen, it is not known for irritating the stomach at normal doses. Dolo 650
Is Ecosprin 75 a painkiller?
No. Aspirin relieves pain only at much higher doses, such as 300 mg or more. At 75 mg it mainly makes platelets less sticky, and the coating delays its effect. Do not take extra tablets for a headache or fever; ask a doctor or pharmacist which painkiller suits you. Ecosprin 75

How we check every page

  1. Trusted sources

    Every fact comes from the approved label, the National Formulary of India, CDSCO, WHO or peer-reviewed references, listed on the page.

  2. Pharmacist review

    A registered pharmacist checks uses, doses, warnings and interactions. Their name and review date appear on the page.

  3. Your language

    Each language version is checked against the English, so doses and warnings say exactly the same thing.

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