Paracetamol + Caffeine

Dosage Forms Available

• Paracetamol + Caffeine can be taken orally (tablet).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This combination is intended for adults and children above 16 years.

Contraindications

• It is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to paracetamol and caffeine.

Medications to Avoid with This Drug

• Avoid taking anticoagulants (warfarin), cholesterol-lowering medications (cholestyramine), prokinetic agents (metoclopramide and domperidone), anticonvulsants (carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), antiarrhythmics (mexiletine),Disulfiram (used in the treatment of alcoholism), anti gout medicines (Probenecid) and antibiotics (flucloxacillin) with this medicine. Also avoid taking other painkillers, cough and cold remedies. These medications may alter the safety and effectiveness of Paracetamol + Caffeine.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Overdose of Paracetamol + Caffeine is capable of causing liver damage. The other common symptoms seen with overdosing are nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. These symptoms need to be managed as an emergency in a hospital setting. Therefore, strict adherence to the prescribed dose is essential.
• If you miss its dose, take it as soon as you remember. But, if the next dose is near, skip the missed dose and resume the regular dosing regime.

Management of Side Effects

• Take this medicine with food to reduce gastrointestinal side effects, and continue taking it as prescribed. If side effects worsen or persist, consult your doctor for a possible treatment plan adjustment.

Use In Driving And Operating Machinery

• Do not drive or operate machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy after taking this medicine.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Caution is advised while taking this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Caution is advised in patients with hepatitis, Glucose-6-phosphate hydrogenase enzyme deficiency, haemolytic anaemia (a form of anaemia caused by a breakdown of red blood cells), asthma, dehydration, chronic malnutrition, gout, hyperthyroidism, arrhythmia, kidney and liver impairment. 

Special Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendation

• Avoid alcohol consumption, as it may increase the risk of liver toxicity and adverse side effects.
• Do not take this combination with other paracetamol-containing medicines.
• Adequate hydration is an essential component in managing fever, and it should be ensured as a priority. 
• While taking this combination, excessive caffeine intake (e.g., coffee, tea, and some canned drinks) should be avoided.
• You should limit drinking tea, coffee, chocolate or fizzy drinks containing caffeine if you take this combination.
• Consult your doctor if headaches or other symptoms persist.