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Rectol-170 mg Suppositories Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PARACETAMOL-170MG

Uses:

<p>Rectol-170 mg Suppositories is used in the treatment of Pain and Fever. The detailed uses of Rectol-170 mg Suppositories are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Relieve Pain:</strong> Rectol-170 mg Suppositories relieves pain by blocking the release of prostaglandins, which activate pain receptors, especially in situations where oral administration is difficult or not possible.</li><li><strong>Reduce Fever:</strong> Rectol-170 mg Suppositories helps to reduce fever, providing relief from discomfort and promoting recovery.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Rectol-170 mg Suppositories contains Paracetamol, an analgesic (pain killer) and antipyretic (reduces fever).
  • Rectol-170 mg Suppositories affects an area of the brain that regulates body temperature known as the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre, reducing fever. 

FAQs

Rectol-170 mg Suppositories belongs to the group of analgesics (pain killers), and antipyretics (fever-reducing agents) used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever in adults and children.

Rectol-170 mg Suppositories prevents the release of chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause pain and inflammation. Thus, relieves pain.

Rectol-170 mg Suppositories acts as an antipyretic agent by affecting the chemical messengers in the brain that regulate body temperature. Thereby, reduces fever.

Consult your doctor before taking Rectol-170 mg Suppositories with warfarin or blood thinners as taking them together may increase the risk of bleeding.

Avoid using Rectol-170 mg Suppositories for longer durations as it may cause headache. Also, do not exceed the recommended dosage as an overdose may be injurious to the liver.

Rectol-170 mg Suppositories when taken with zidovudine (anti-viral medication) might lower the white blood cell count. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking Rectol-170 mg Suppositories with other medicines.