Action 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of headache. It helps relieve headache by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that causes headache.

Action 50mg/500mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Action 50mg/500mg Tablet1 and Action 50mg/500mg Tablet2.

Uses of Action Tablet

Treatment of Headache

Benefits of Action Tablet

In Treatment of Headache

Action 50mg/500mg Tablet is a painkiller used to treat headache. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. By treating headache, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life. Take Action 50mg/500mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor 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.

Side effects of Action Tablet

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 Action

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nervousness
Irritation
Restlessness

How to use Action Tablet

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. Action 50mg/500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Action 50mg/500mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Action 50mg/500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Action 50mg/500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Action 50mg/500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Action 50mg/500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Action 50mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Action 50mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, Action 50mg/500mg Tablet contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Action 50mg/500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Action 50mg/500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Action 50mg/500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Action Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Action 50mg/500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Action 50mg/500mg Tablet

₹0.55/Tablet

Stopache Tablet

Paras Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹0.73/tablet

33% costlier

Parcaff 50mg/500mg Tablet

Biochem Pharmaceutical Industries

₹2.2/tablet

300% costlier

Anacin Tablet

Pfizer Ltd

₹1.13/tablet

105% costlier

Quick tips

Action Tablet

Action 50mg/500mg Tablet is used to get relief from headache.
You can take a dose of Action 50mg/500mg Tablet every 4-6 hours if needed, up to four times a day. Remember to leave at least four hours between doses and do not take more than four doses in any 24-hour period.
Taking too much of this medicine can cause damage to your liver because of the presence of paracetamol in it.
Managing your stress levels well and taking 6-7 hours of sleep at night can help prevent a headache.

Fact Box

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Different mode of action and different potency

I am TIA patient taking ARRENO and statin (20mg) for last 3 years as clopidogrel did not suit me. Recently i developed leg pain especially after long walk and while sleeping. Colour doppler indicated Astheroclerotic wall calcification in anterior and posterior tibial arteries of lower limbs. Since i am already taking arreno, doctor did not advise me any medicine and only when pain increases over a period of time i can think of. Recently i developed little more (still i can walk without pain for 3 km a day normal walk). I got done CT angio which indicated both anterior and posterior of both legs are severely hypoplastic. The vascular specialist suggested me to take Stiloz 50mg along with Arreno. I seek advise whether i can take both these medicines that have identical in terms of mechanism of work. Will i have any problem if i take Stiloz along with Arreno ? Kindly advise.

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Stiloz has different action U can take it along side

Please suggest necessary action

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear Sir Greetings from 1mg. Most of your reports are within normal limits except your vitamin D level is low, for this you can take calcirol sachet in milk once a week for at least 6 weeks. Your HbA1c level is high, which indicates untreated long standing Diabetes. For this, I suggest you should consult a Diabetologist for proper management.

FAQs

Action Tablet

What is the rationale behind using caffeine with paracetamol?

Caffeine is often combined with paracetamol because it increases the effectiveness of paracetamol.

What if I overdose on Action 50mg/500mg Tablet?

Contact your doctor immediately even if you feel well. An overdose of Action 50mg/500mg Tablet can cause serious liver damage. Symptoms of liver damage are fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, and yellow skin or eyes.

What is the recommended dose of Action 50mg/500mg Tablet?

The recommended doses for adults and children are different. Adults should take 1-2 tablets every 4 hours. Do not take more than 8 tablets a day. Whereas, children should be given 1 tablet every 4 hours. Do not give more than 4 tablets a day.

Can I take Action 50mg/500mg Tablet for headache everyday?

Avoid using Action 50mg/500mg Tablet for more than 2-3 days per week for headache. Its overuse can instead lead to the occurrence of a medicine-overuse headache.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Action 50mg/500mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can the use of Action 50mg/500mg Tablet cause damage to the liver?

Action 50mg/500mg Tablet contains paracetamol. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver in high doses. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with the underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.

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