Dolo 650 is once again taking over social media, and this time, it’s not just for its fever-fighting powers. Twitter (now X) is flooded with humorous and nostalgic posts that compare the paracetamol tablet to Cadbury Gems — a popular Indian chocolate priced at Rs 2 — highlighting the widespread and casual use of the medicine in India.
From tweets like “Indians take Dolo 650 like it’s Cadbury Gems” to “भारतीयों ने डोलो 650 को कैडबरी रत्न की तरह लिया,” users are mocking the overuse of Dolo 650 in Indian households, turning it into a meme fest. While some are playfully asking AI tools like Grok about its effects, others are genuinely questioning the obsession.
Indians take Dolo 650 like it's cadbury gems
— Palaniappan Manickam (@drpal_manickam) April 14, 2025
Doctors' reaction to Indians who take Dolo 650 like Cadbury Gems whenever they want that too without consulting them be like : pic.twitter.com/CcH6Q9m2Ae
— Curious Citizen (@Curious4Nation) April 16, 2025
Haan haan Indians take Dolo 650 like it's cadbury gems 💀😂 pic.twitter.com/RtH6BQ1QMr
— Mehul Fanawala (@MehulFanawala) April 15, 2025
But beyond the humor, there’s a deeper story behind why Dolo 650 keeps resurfacing in public discourse:
1. Historical Popularity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dolo 650 became a household name during the peak of the pandemic between 2020 and 2022.
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Massive Consumption: India reportedly sold over 350 crore tablets of Dolo 650, making it the second-most consumed fever medication after Calpol.
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Cultural Icon: Alongside Dalgona coffee and banana bread, Dolo 650 became a meme-worthy staple during lockdowns.
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Market Boost: The surge pushed manufacturer Micro Labs into a position of dominance in the anti-fever segment.
2. Recent Misinformation & Viral Claim
A controversial Instagram post in late 2024 falsely labeled Dolo 650 as the “most harmful medicine in the world.”
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Claim Debunked: Medical Dialogues clarified that Dolo 650 (paracetamol 650 mg) is widely used and approved globally for pain and fever relief.
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Health Risks Overstated: While overdoses can cause liver issues, the tablet remains safe when used as prescribed.
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Public Reaction: The misinformation triggered a flood of memes and fact-based discussions on social media in early 2025.
3. Freebies Controversy Still Echoes
Though the case emerged in 2022, it continues to resurface.
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Allegations: Micro Labs was accused of offering Rs 1,000 crore worth of freebies to doctors to promote Dolo 650 during the pandemic.
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Legal Scrutiny: The Supreme Court and CBDT got involved, and while the matter faded from headlines, it’s back in discussion due to renewed public interest or legal proceedings.
In short, Dolo 650 is trending today due to a blend of meme culture, past controversies, and public nostalgia. What was once a go-to tablet in every Indian household during COVID has now evolved into a punchline that still resonates with millions.
And as Twitter shows, no other medicine has achieved meme stardom like this one.
