Qcet Cafe 500 mg+65 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (15 x 10: ৳ 375.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Paracetamol caffeine |
| Company | Osl pharma limited |
Title
- Paracetamol & Caffeine Tablets
Categories
- Medicine
- Pain Relief
- Analgesic
Description
- Effective relief from headache, migraine, toothache, neuralgia, feverishness, period pain, sore throat, and backache
- Helps to reduce temperature
- Aches and pain relief from colds and flu
Indications
- Headache
- Migraine
- Toothache
- Neuralgia
- Feverishness
- Period pain
- Sore throat
- Backache
- Reduction of temperature
- Aches and pain of colds and flu
Pharmacology
- Combination of Paracetamol and Caffeine
- Analgesic and antipyretic properties of Paracetamol
- Caffeine increases solubility and transmembrane permeation of Paracetamol
- Caffeine raises vessel tone in the brain
- Caffeine increases pain threshold and tolerance of pain
Dosage and administration
- Adult dose: 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours
- Maximum adult dose: 8 tablets daily
- Not recommended for children below 12 years
Interaction
- May reduce serum levels with anticonvulsants
- May enhance the anticoagulant effect of warfarin
- Accelerated absorption with metoclopramide and domperidone
- May increase serum levels with probenecid
- 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 of paracetamol
- Haematological reactions including thrombocytopenia and leukopenia
- Pancreatitis and skin rashes
- Allergic reactions
Pregnancy and lactation
- Consultation required during pregnancy
- Can be taken while breastfeeding
Precautions and warnings
- Caution in patients with hepatic or renal failure
- Avoid prolonged use without consulting a physician
Overdose effects
- Symptoms of overdose in the first 24 hours: pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and abdominal pain
- Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 40 hours after ingestion
- Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis
Therapeutic class
- Non opioid analgesics
Storage conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protect from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children