Q. How does PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET work?
A. PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It is used to treat pain and fever. PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET works by inhibiting the production of chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.
Q. Is PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET safe to use?
A. Yes, PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET is a safe drug and it is given to children, adults and elders in prescribed dosage to effectively reduce fever and pain.
Q. Is PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET safe for kidney patients?
A. Yes, but PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET should be given with caution and in prescribed dose to kidney patients as large doses of PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET may cause acute renal failure.
Q. Can PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET be used for muscular pain?
A. Yes, PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET is primarily used to reduce fever and pain. However, depending on the site and intensity of muscular pain you can speak with your doctor for a more effective alternative medicine such as painkiller or muscle relaxant.
Q. Does PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET help in reducing swelling?
A. PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET is effective in reducing fever and pain. But it is not effective in reducing inflammations (swelling) due to poor anti-inflammatory activity of PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET.
Q. Can I take PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET for viral fever?
A. Yes, PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET can be safely taken to reduce fever and body pain due to viral infections. Additionally, drink plenty of fluids along with small healthy meals to recover from the infection faster. In case the fever and symptoms persist for more than 7 days, you may require blood tests to rule out other infections and medical conditions.
Q. Why has my doctor given PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET and antibiotics together?
A. Your doctor may have prescribed antibiotics along with PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET to help you get rid of infections of bacterial origin. Antibiotics help you in killing the bacteria causing infections. However, they do not provide much relief from body pain and fever. Hence PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET along with antibiotics are usually recommended for 3-7 days or more depending on the severity to completely get rid of infection.
Q. Can I take PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET for Dengue?
A. Yes, PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET can be safely taken to reduce high to moderate fever in dengue patients. However, dengue is a serious condition you are highly recommended not to self-medicate yourself or your family members/ friends without consulting a doctor. It is diagnosed in the 3rd to 4th day from the onset of fever cycle by blood tests and there are chances of very low platelet counts and internal bleeding if proper attention and care is not given to the patients. Additionally, do not take any painkiller for body pain without asking a doctor.
Q. When should I stop taking PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET?
A. You are strongly recommended to take PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET in prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor/pharmacist. Consult a doctor if there is no relief from pain and fever. If you are experiencing sudden onset of rashes or yellowing of skin along with nausea and vomiting, stop taking PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET. There may be a possibility that you are allergic to PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET. Speak to your doctor and check for liver enzymes to ensure that there is no liver malfunctioning or any other underlying medical condition before starting with PYRIFAST 500MG TABLET.
