Katadol Information

Katadol is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pain, Muscle Pain. The alternative uses of Katadol have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Katadol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Katadol include Fatigue, Dizziness, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Katadol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Katadol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Katadol has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Katadol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Katadol related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Katadol have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Katadol may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Katadol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Katadol Benefits & Uses
Katadol Dosage & How to Take
Katadol Side Effects
Katadol Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Katadol with Other Drugs
Katadol Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Katadol
Katadol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Katadol Benefits & Uses

Katadol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pain
Muscle Pain (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)

Other Benefits

Katadol 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
Adult	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pain Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Katadol Related Warnings

Is the use of Katadol safe for pregnant women?

Katadol can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Katadol, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Katadol safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Katadol in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Katadol is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Katadol on the Kidneys?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Katadol on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Katadol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Katadol only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Katadol on the Heart?

Side effects of Katadol rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Katadol with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Katadol Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Katadol

Is this Katadol habit forming or addictive?

Katadol does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Katadol, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Katadol can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Katadol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Katadol for mental disorders.

No

Katadol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Katadol

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Katadol together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Katadol

Taking Katadol with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe