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Centamol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Drops. Fever, Headache, Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Centamol have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Centamol. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Centamol as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Centamol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Centamol has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Centamol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Centamol related warnings section.
Centamol is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Centamol contraindications section.
Besides this, Centamol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Centamol is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Centamol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Centamol is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Centamol safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Centamol in pregnant women.
Is the use of Centamol safe during breastfeeding?
Centamol is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Centamol on the Kidneys?
Centamol may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Centamol on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Centamol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Centamol only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Centamol on the Heart?
Centamol is rarely harmful for the heart.
Centamol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Centamol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Centamol habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Centamol.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Centamol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Centamol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Centamol is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Centamol
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Centamol, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Centamol
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Centamol as it can have severe side effects.
Centamol is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.
Yes, you can take Centamol with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. But you're recommended to consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.
Centamol is primarily not used to treat a common cold and sore throat. It can only relieve cold-related symptoms such as a fever, headache, earache, and aching joints. It doesn't help in relieving cough or stuffy nose.
Yes, Centamol can be taken with a multivitamin. No harmful interactions found between them. However, this is not necessarily mean no interaction exists. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking these two medicines at the same time.
No, Centamol is not used for treating stomach pain. The stomach pain could be due to some underlying medical condition which may require medical attention. If the pain does not subside within 1 day. Please consult your doctor without further delay.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience