Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)

Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER is a medicine used to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults. It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, fever, period pain, toothache, and colds. It effectively alleviates pain when other treatments fail to relieve your pain.

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General Information

Contains

Tapentadol (50mg)

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Raviolis Healthcare

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Product introduction

Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The addiction/habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high.

Nausea, drowsiness, vomiting and dizziness are some of the side effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have any problems related to heart, liver or kidney. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses of Tapodic Tablet ER

Moderate to severe pain

Benefits of Tapodic Tablet ER

Moderate to severe pain
Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER helps to relieve moderate to severe pain like toothache, headache, or in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time. This will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Side effects of Tapodic Tablet ER

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tapodic

Nausea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Sleepiness

How to use Tapodic Tablet ER

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Tapodic Tablet ER works

Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Quick tips

Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER is a strong painkiller which is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain when other treatments do not treat your pain well enough or you cannot tolerate them.
The addiction / habit-forming potential of Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER is very high. Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
While taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, certain desserts, colognes, and liquid medications.
Inform your doctor if you have asthma, liver, kidney or pancreatic disease, or are severely constipated.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
If you feel drowsy, dizzy, have blurred vision or a slow reaction time while taking Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER, then do not drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Frequently asked questions

Can you become addicted to Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER?

Yes. If you take Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER too much or for a long time, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence) or cause an overdose. So it is important to take it only as directed by your doctor.

What are the risks associated with Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER overdose?

Symptoms of an overdose include difficult, fast or slow, or troubled breathing, or pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin. Call your doctor right away if you notice these symptoms.

What should I avoid while taking Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER?

It is advisable to avoid alcohol, driving, or indulging in any hazardous activity while taking this medicine.

Are there any alternatives to Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER?

There are many alternatives to this medicine. However, you should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before making any change to the dosage or type of medicine you take.

How to dispose of Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER safely?

Since Tapodic 50mg Tablet ER is an opioid medicine, it's important you dispose of any unwanted medicine safely as it can lead to inappropriate use. Simply remove the medicine from their original packet and mix them with something undesirable, such as used coffee grounds, dirt, or cat/dog litter. This makes the medicine less appealing to children and pets and unrecognizable to someone who might intentionally go through the trash looking for drugs. After this put the mixture in something you can close (a re-sealable zipper storage bag to prevent the drug from leaking or spilling out. Finally, throw the bag in the garbage.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpropanes Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

μ-opioid receptor & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI)

References

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Address: Plot No. 156, Ground Floor, Phase-1, Industrial Area, ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company, Panchkula - 134113, Haryana, India

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