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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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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.
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.
Yes, Centamol can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
Yes, you can take Centamol with or without food, because it doesn't irritate the stomach lining, unlike other drugs. However, if you are taking NSAIDs (painkillers) such as Aspirin and Ibuprofen along with paracetamol it is best to take them with a light meal or a glass of milk.
Centamol is primarily used to reduce pain and fever. It can a for other conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, backache, toothaches, and colds.
Centamol is a safe drug no much precautions are to be taken. However, alcohol should be completely avoided. If you have any previous history of kidney and liver diseases keep your doctor informed before taking this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetaminophen (acetaminophen)
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