Cetal Plus 500 mg+65 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 1.90 (100's pack: ৳ 190.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol caffeine |
| Company | Supreme pharmaceutical ltd |
Title
Paracetamol & Caffeine Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Pain relief
- Fever relief
- Analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Non opioid analgesics
Description
This product provides relief from headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, feverishness, period pain, sore throat, backache, and helps to reduce temperature. It is also indicated for aches and pain of colds and flu.
Indications
- Headache
- Migraine
- Toothache
- Neuralgia
- Feverishness
- Period pain
- Sore throat
- Backache
- Help to reduce the temperature
- Aches and pain of colds and flu
Pharmacology
- Combination of Paracetamol and Caffeine
- Analgesic properties
- Antipyretic properties
- Weak anti-inflammatory activity
- Increases pain threshold and tolerance
- Increases vessel tone in the brain
- Increases solubility and transmembrane permeation of Paracetamol
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours
- Maximum dose: 8 tablets daily
- Not recommended for children below 12 years
Interaction
- May reduce serum levels with anticonvulsants (e.g. phenytoin, barbiturates, carbamazepine)
- May enhance the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins with prolonged use
- Accelerated absorption with metoclopramide and domperidone
- May increase serum levels with probenecid
- May increase serum levels of chloramphenicol
- May reduce absorption with colestyramine within 1 hr of admin
- 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 with doctors before use during pregnancy
- Can be taken while breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Given cautiously in patients with hepatic or renal failure
- Given cautiously in patients taking other hepatotoxic medication
- Prolonged use without consulting a physician should be avoided
Overdose Effects
- Pallor
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Anorexia
- Abdominal pain
- Liver damage
- Abnormalities of glucose metabolism
- Metabolic acidosis
Therapeutic Class
Non opioid analgesics
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light and moisture. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.