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Kaff, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Kaff have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Kaff depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Kaff as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Kaff normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Kaff's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Kaff has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Kaff related warnings section.
Kaff is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Kaff are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Kaff with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Kaff, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Kaff is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Kaff safe for pregnant women?
Kaff can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Kaff safe during breastfeeding?
Kaff may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Kaff on the Kidneys?
Kaff can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Kaff on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Kaff on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Kaff on the Heart?
Kaff has very mild side effects on the heart.
Kaff 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 Kaff unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kaff habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Kaff can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Interaction between Food and Kaff
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Kaff and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kaff
Taking Kaff with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No harmful interactions have been reported between Kaff and codeine. Do not take it until and unless prescribed. However, if you are experiencing any unpleasant medicinal side effects such as nausea, stomach pain, and tremors after taking Kaff. Inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Kaff 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.
If you are allergic to Kaff then do not take it. Inform your doctor immediately for alternative medicine.
Yes, Kaff 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 Kaff with tramadol. The combination of Kaff and tramadol are prescribed by doctors to relieve from severe to moderate pain. However, do not take it on your own.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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