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Cofamol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fever, Headache, Pain. Cofamol also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cofamol. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cofamol as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cofamol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cofamol's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cofamol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cofamol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cofamol in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies. Other contraindications of Cofamol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Cofamol with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cofamol, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Cofamol 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 Cofamol safe for pregnant women?
Cofamol is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cofamol safe during breastfeeding?
Cofamol does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cofamol on the Kidneys?
Cofamol rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cofamol on the Liver?
Cofamol can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Cofamol on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cofamol on the heart have been reported.
Cofamol 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 Cofamol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cofamol habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cofamol is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cofamol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cofamol only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cofamol is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cofamol
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Cofamol together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cofamol
Taking Cofamol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Cofamol 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 use Cofamol in a migraine. Paracetamol and other NSAIDs are used in treating migraine. However, there are other medicines available that are better for treating migraine than Cofamol. Please consult a doctor to know about these alternative medicines.
Yes, you can take Cofamol with tramadol. The combination of Cofamol and tramadol are prescribed by doctors to relieve from severe to moderate pain. However, do not take it on your own.
As we know Cofamol is most widely used 'over-the-counter' analgesic/antipyretic medicine. However, paracetamol overdose can cause serious adverse effects on the liver, it may be fatal. But fortunately, there is an antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) given within 8 hours of Cofamol ingestion which usually can prevent all serious side effects of Cofamol poisoning. However, do not take NAC without consulting a doctor as your doctor will tell you the right way and methods to help you relieve from this drug poisoning.
Yes, you can take Cofamol 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.
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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