Propyphenazone Medication Information

Get detailed information on Propyphenazone, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Propyphenazone provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

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Generic Name : Propyphenazone

Pronunciation : Pro-py-phena-zone

Therapeutic Classification : Analgesic And Antipyretic Agent

Trade Names/Brand Names of Propyphenazone

India :

Dart

Overview of Propyphenazone

• Propyphenazone is an analgesic and antipyretic, with some anti-inflammatory activity.
• It is used to reduce fever and pain in conditions like headache and toothache.

Why is Propyphenazone Prescribed? (Indications)

Propyphenazone is an analgesic and antipyretic with poor anti-inflammatory action.

It is used for the treatment of fever and pain due to conditions like headache and toothache, usually in combination with other medications.

When should Propyphenazone not be taken? (Contraindications)

• Propyphenazone is contraindicated in patients allergic to the drug and in porphyria (a disorder which causes accumulation of substances called porphyrins or porphyrin precursors in skin and nervous system).

What is the dosage of Propyphenazone?

• The recommended dose of the drug is 75 to 150 mg tablet orally.
• It is usually available as a combination with other drugs like caffeine and paracetamol.

How should Propyphenazone be taken?

• Propyphenazone should be taken up to a maximum of four times a day.

What are the warnings and precautions for Propyphenazone?

• Inform your doctor if you suffer from any other condition like liver or kidney dysfunction.

• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking the medication.

What are the side effects of Propyphenazone?

Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain, nausea
Skin: Skin rash, itching
Others: Dizziness, tiredness, serious allergic reaction, asthmatic attack in asthmatic patients

What are the other precautions for Propyphenazone?

• Do not overdose the medicine.

What are the Drug Interactions of Propyphenazone?

• Drugs like phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampicin and chloramphenicol may interact with propyphenazone, and therefore the combinations should be avoided.