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Cactra 250 Oral Suspension Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PARACETAMOL-250MG

Uses:

fever

Medicinal Benefits:

Cactra 250 Oral Suspension contains Paracetamol, an analgesic (pain killer) and antipyretic (reduces fever). It inhibits the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins. Thus, reduces pain. Also, Cactra 250 Oral Suspension affects an area of the brain that regulates body temperature known as the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre. Thereby, it reduces fever.

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Cactra 250 Oral Suspension works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as prostaglandins. Thus, reducing pain. Also, Cactra 250 Oral Suspension affects an area of the brain that regulates body temperature known as the hypothalamic heat-regulating centre. Thus, it reduces fever.

You are not recommended to take Cactra 250 Oral Suspension with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase the risk of bleeding more easily. However, if you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your physician so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.

Cactra 250 Oral Suspension may affect how certain tests work such as blood sugar test and uric acid test. Therefore, if you are about to undergo blood test or any laboratory tests, inform your physician or lab technician that you are taking Cactra 250 Oral Suspension.

You are not recommended to take Cactra 250 Oral Suspension with other paracetamol containing products as it may cause paracetamol overdose.

If you take more than suggested doses of Cactra 250 Oral Suspension, it may cause overdose and lead to serious liver damage. The symptoms of overdose include vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, paleness and nausea. However, if you notice any of these symptoms while taking Cactra 250 Oral Suspension, please consult a doctor immediately.