Cafedon 500 mg+65 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (20 x 10: ৳ 500.00)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Paracetamol caffeine
Company	Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd

Title and Category

Pain Relief Tablets
Non Opioid Analgesic

Indications

Headache
Migraine
Toothache
Neuralgia
Feverishness
Period pain
Sore throat
Backache
Reduce temperature
Aches and pain of colds and flu

Active Ingredients

Paracetamol
Caffeine

Pharmacology

Analgesic properties
Antipyretic properties
Weak anti-inflammatory activity
Xanthine derivative
Increases solubility and transmembrane permeation of Paracetamol
Increases pain threshold
Raises vessel tone in the brain

Dosage & Administration

Adult dose: 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours
Maximum dose: 8 tablets daily
Not recommended for children below 12 years

Interactions

May reduce serum levels with anticonvulsants
Enhances anticoagulant effect of warfarin
Accelerated absorption with certain medications
May increase serum levels with probenecid
May reduce absorption with colestyramine
May cause severe hypothermia with phenothiazine

Contraindications

Severe renal function impairment
Hepatic disease (Viral Hepatitis)
Known hypersensitivity to paracetamol or caffeine

Side Effects

Mild side effects
Haematological reactions
Pancreatitis
Skin rashes
Allergic reactions

Pregnancy & Lactation

Consultation required for pregnant mothers
Can be taken while breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

Cautious use in hepatic or renal failure patients
Cautious use in patients taking other hepatotoxic medication
Avoid prolonged use without consulting a physician

Overdose Effects

Pallor
Nausea
Vomiting
Anorexia
Abdominal pain
Liver damage
Abnormalities of glucose metabolism
Metabolic acidosis

Therapeutic Class

Non opioid analgesics

Storage Conditions

Cool and dry place
Protection from light and moisture
Keep out of reach of children

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