Category: Analgesic & Antipyretic (Pain & Fever) • Catalog ID: DOLO-650 • Reviewed by MediMatch Clinical Pharmacology Review Board
Dolo 650 Tablet — Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 650mg
Evidence-based clinical monograph for Dolo 650 Tablet, formulated with active pharmaceutical ingredient Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 650mg and manufactured by Micro Labs Ltd. Includes FDA/EMA/WHO international nomenclature cross-walk, 6-point patient safety matrix, and multi-currency generic reference pricing.
1. Quick Facts & Global Nomenclature Cross-Walk (WHO INN / US FDA USAN / UK BNF)
| Brand Name | Dolo 650 (Tablet) |
| Active Salt (WHO INN) | Paracetamol (WHO INN) |
| U.S. FDA USAN / Orange Book | Acetaminophen (USP / FDA Orange Book) |
| UK BNF / EMA BAN | Paracetamol (BP / Ph. Eur.) |
| Global Commercial Brand Equivalents by Region | 🇺🇸 USA/Canada: Tylenol 500mg / FeverAll (Tylenol Extra Strength) • 🇬🇧 UK/Europe: Panadol Advance / Efferalgan • 🇦🇺 Australia: Panadol Optizorb (TGA) • 🇦🇪 UAE/GCC: Panadol / Adol 500mg (MOHAP) • 🇮🇳 India: Dolo 650 / Crocin / Dolo 650 |
| Same-Salt Commercial Brand Substitutes | Dolo 650Crocin 650Calpol 650Pacimol 650Fepanil 650Sumol 650 |
| Dosage Form & Route | Tablet (Oral Systemic Administration) |
| Manufacturer | Micro Labs Ltd |
| Branded MRP vs Jan Aushadhi Generic | MRP ₹34.00 vs Jan Aushadhi ₹5.50 • Save ₹28.50 (84% Off) |
3. Clinical Indications, Mechanism of Action & Pharmacokinetics
Dolo 650 (Tablet) containing Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 650mg is clinically indicated for the management and treatment of:
- Fever reduction: Targeted therapeutic efficacy via Analgesic & Antipyretic (Pain & Fever) pathway modulation.
- Mild to moderate pain: Targeted therapeutic efficacy via Analgesic & Antipyretic (Pain & Fever) pathway modulation.
- Headache: Targeted therapeutic efficacy via Analgesic & Antipyretic (Pain & Fever) pathway modulation.
- Bodyache: Targeted therapeutic efficacy via Analgesic & Antipyretic (Pain & Fever) pathway modulation.
- Post-vaccination fever: Targeted therapeutic efficacy via Analgesic & Antipyretic (Pain & Fever) pathway modulation.
Mechanism of Action & Pharmacokinetics: Following administration as a tablet, Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 650mg undergoes calibrated systemic absorption and hepatic/renal clearance in accordance with WHO-GMP, USP, and Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) dissolution and bioequivalence standards.
4. Standard Dosage Table, Administration & Storage Guidelines
Dosage & Administration Reference Table: Always follow your physician's prescription for Dolo 650 Tablet (ISMP safety normalized):
| Prescription Sig Code |
Administration Schedule |
Meal & Timing Guidance |
Clinical Patient Group |
| OD (Once Daily) |
1 unit (Tablet) every 24 hours |
Take after food with water |
Adults & Adolescents > 12 yrs |
| BD / BID (Twice Daily) |
1 unit (Tablet) every 12 hours (Morning & Night) |
Take after food with water |
Adults & Adolescents > 12 yrs |
| TDS / TID (Thrice Daily) |
1 unit (Tablet) every 8 hours (if prescribed) |
Maintain minimum 6–8 hour spacing |
As directed by registered physician |
Storage & Stability: Store Dolo 650 (Tablet) in a cool, dry place below 30°C (86°F) away from direct sunlight, heat, and moisture. Keep blister strips sealed until administration and out of reach of children.
8. Frequently Asked Questions (Dolo 650 Tablet)
Q: What is Dolo 650 Tablet (Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 650mg) used for?
Dolo 650 Tablet contains Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 650mg and is manufactured by Micro Labs Ltd. It is primarily indicated for Fever reduction, Mild to moderate pain, Headache, Bodyache, Post-vaccination fever under the Analgesic & Antipyretic (Pain & Fever) therapeutic class.
Q: Is a generic equivalent or Jan Aushadhi substitute available for Dolo 650 Tablet?
Yes, bioequivalent generic Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) 650mg (Tablet) is available globally ($1.20 USD NADAC / £0.95 UK NHS Tariff) and at PMBJP Jan Aushadhi Kendras in India for ₹5.50 per strip, saving 84% compared to branded MRP ₹34.00.
Q: What is the dosage instruction for Dolo 650 Tablet?
Common dosage frequencies for Dolo 650 (Tablet) are OD (once daily), BD/BID (twice daily), or TDS/TID (thrice daily) as prescribed by your physician. Take after food with water
Q: Is Dolo 650 Tablet safe during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or with alcohol?
Pregnancy guidance: SAFE (Considered first-line antipyretic/analgesic across pregnancy trimesters at lowest effective dose for shortest duration (FDA PLLR / TGA Cat A).) Alcohol guidance: AVOID (Strictly avoid chronic or heavy alcohol use due to CYP2E1 induction and heightened acute hepatotoxicity risk (max 4,000 mg/day).)