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Cetafen 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cetafen is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cetafen safe for pregnant women?
Cetafen is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cetafen safe during breastfeeding?
Cetafen does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cetafen on the Kidneys?
Cetafen has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cetafen on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Cetafen. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Cetafen on the Heart?
Cetafen may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Cetafen 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 Cetafen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cetafen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cetafen has not been reported.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cetafen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cetafen for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cetafen
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Cetafen and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cetafen
Taking Cetafen with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No harmful interactions have been reported between Cetafen 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 Cetafen. Inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Cetafen 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 Cetafen 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 Cetafen. Please consult a doctor to know about these alternative medicines.
An overdose occurs when more than the required amount (toxic levels) of [medicine] is taken. Initial symptoms of Cetafen overdose includes loss of appetite, drowsiness, seizures, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Later progressive symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark colored urine, yellowing of your skin or the white patches in your eyes, liver damage and in rare cases, it can also lead to coma. So, by any chance, if you have accidentally taken more than the required dose of Cetafen inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Cetafen 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)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ofirmev (acetaminophen)