Cetafen Benefits & Uses

Cetafen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache

Other Benefits

Joint Pain (Read More - How to Relieve Joint Pain Naturally: Best Home Remedies)
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Toothache (Read More - Home remedies for toothache)
Dengue Fever
Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)
Chikungunya (Read More - Chikungunya Recovery: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Testicular Swelling
Foot Pain (Read More - How to Ease Foot Pain at Home with Natural Techniques)
Sciatica (Read More - Home Remedies for Sciatica: Alleviate Pain Naturally)
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Slipped Disc (Read More - Home Care Tips for a Slipped Disc: Simple Remedies for Comfort)
Sprain (Read More - Sprain Recovery Made Easy: Natural Remedies You Can Try)
Heel Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Heel Pain)

Cetafen Dosage & How to Take

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

Cetafen Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cetafen is used -

Severe

Liver Damage
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Anaphylactic reaction

Mild

Swelling
Rash
Diarrhoea

Cetafen Related Warnings

Is the use of Cetafen safe for pregnant women?

Cetafen is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Cetafen safe during breastfeeding?

Cetafen is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cetafen on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Cetafen on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cetafen on the Liver?

Cetafen may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cetafen on the Heart?

Cetafen is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cetafen with Other Drugs

Cetafen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Phenytoin

Aspirin

Busulfan

Mild

Carbamazepine

Cetafen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cetafen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Shock
Liver Disease
Drug Allergies
Alcoholism
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Cetafen

Is this Cetafen habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cetafen is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Cetafen will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cetafen should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cetafen is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cetafen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cetafen

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Cetafen with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cetafen

Consuming Cetafen with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ofirmev (acetaminophen)