Camylofin + Paracetamol/acetaminophen

Expert Advice

Dosage forms available

• Camylofin + Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is available in the form of tablets. This combination medicine is taken orally.

Age and dose restrictions

• This medicine is meant for adults and children over 6 years of age.

Contraindications

• Camylofin + Paracetamol/Acetaminophen should not be used by patients with acute liver failure or severe active liver disease.

• It is also contraindicated for those with closed-angle glaucoma, myasthenia gravis, paralytic ileus, pyloric stenosis, prostatic hypertrophy with urinary retention, or porphyria.

Other medications to avoid

• This combination may interact with anticholinergics (such as atropine and scopolamine), acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (like neostigmine and pyridostigmine), barbiturates (such as phenobarbital and butalbital) and opioid analgesics (including morphine and oxycodone).

Overdose and missed dose

• An overdose of Camylofin + Paracetamol/Acetaminophen can lead to serious health consequences including potential liver damage. If you suspect an overdose, seek immediate medical assistance.

• If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as you remember. However, do not double up the dose to make up for the missed one.

Management of side effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• To manage dryness of the mouth, drink plenty of fluids and chew sugar-free gum or suck on sugar-free candies.

• Maintain a healthy diet and drink plenty of water to manage constipation.

• Resting in a dark and quiet room can help manage headaches.

Use in driving and operating machinery

• This medication may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Hence, it is advisable to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while taking this combination medicine.

Use in pregnancy and lactation

• It is advised to consult your doctor before using Camylofin + Paracetamol/Acetaminophen during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Caution in other conditions

• Patients with liver disease, alcoholism, severe kidney impairment, increased intraocular pressure, glaucoma, urinary retention, bladder neck obstruction, gastrointestinal obstruction, reduced gut motility or myasthenia gravis should exercise caution when taking this medicine.

• Special dietary and lifestyle recommendations

• Maintain a balanced diet to support overall health and well-being.

Special dietary and lifestyle recommendations

• Maintaining a healthy balance of fluid intake can help manage abdominal pain and cramps.

• Incorporating a high-fibre diet can help manage gastrointestinal issues.

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