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Katadol Capsule 10's

Katadol Capsule 10's

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Composition

FLUPIRTINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Katadol Capsule 10's

Katadol Capsule 10's belongs to a group of 'non-opioid analgesics' medicines used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that is associated with damage to tissues. It allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Perception of pain can differ from person to person where from tolerable to non-tolerable. 

Katadol Capsule 10's compromises of 'Flupirtine' that exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage.

Take Katadol Capsule 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take $ame as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. Some persons may experience common side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, pruritus (itchy skin), dry mouth and gastric fullness, nausea and muscle tremor. Most of the side effects of Katadol Capsule 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Katadol Capsule 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Katadol Capsule 10's may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Katadol Capsule 10's should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol and Katadol Capsule 10's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness, it might also increase stomach bleeding risk. Do not take other pain killers along with Katadol Capsule 10's unless prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects. People with hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis, any liver problems, tinnitus should not take Katadol Capsule 10's as it may lead to life-threatening conditions.

Uses of Katadol Capsule 10's

Musculoskeletal pain, Headache, Nerve pain, Cancer pain, Muscle pain, Post-surgery pain, Menstrual cramps.

Medicinal Benefits

Katadol Capsule 10's is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscle pain involving the musculoskeletal system, tension headaches, dental extraction, pain associated with muscle spasm, tumour or cancer pain and pain after trauma-related/orthopaedic surgery and injuries. Additionally, Katadol Capsule 10's also relieve symptoms of abnormal menses cycle like menstrual period pain, premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and heavy menstrual periods management in women. Katadol Capsule 10's exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage. Katadol Capsule 10's has better tolerability than other pain killers and has low gastric problems (like gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer and blockage). Long-term use of opioids pain killers leads to side effects like nausea, constipation, sedation, confusion, pruritis, urinary retention, tolerance and dependence which may be experienced with Katadol Capsule 10's. 

Directions for Use

Swallow Katadol Capsule 10's as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Katadol Capsule 10's

  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Heartburn
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Stomach trouble
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Restlessness/nervousness

Drug Warnings

A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Katadol Capsule 10's after consulting with the doctor. Katadol Capsule 10's is not recommended during pregnancy as safety and efficacy of Katadol Capsule 10's is not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Katadol Capsule 10's for you during pregnancy if he/she feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk. While Katadol Capsule 10's may pass in the lactating mother's breast milk, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor. Katadol Capsule 10's tends to cause stomach upset. Thus, it is recommended to consume Katadol Capsule 10's with meals to minimize gastric side effects. If you have a peptic ulcer diagnosis, Katadol Capsule 10's is best avoided unless prescribed by your doctor. Katadol Capsule 10's can cause liver injury when taken in large doses. Concomitant use of alcohol is best avoided as it aggravates liver toxicity. Although it is generally a safe medicine to use, it should be avoided in patients with kidney disease as Katadol Capsule 10's may hurt renal functions. In case you develop diarrhoea or vomiting when taking Katadol Capsule 10's, consult your doctor about the continuation of Katadol Capsule 10's as it can increase dehydration and lead to kidney damage. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with Katadol Capsule 10's as it may lead to increased risk of liver damage. If you have a severe allergy to painkillers or have hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis any liver problems then don't take Katadol Capsule 10's as it can cause serious side effects. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Drugs containing painkillers (nimesulide, paracetamol), blood clotting agents (warfarin), blood pressure-lowering agents (hydrochlorothiazide),anti-epilepsy medicine (carbamazepine), medicines for mania (lithium) should not be taken with Katadol Capsule 10's as they may interact with Katadol Capsule 10's. 

Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol as it may worsen liver problems.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis, any liver problems, or tinnitus should not take Katadol Capsule 10's as it may lead to life-threatening conditions. 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • NIMESULIDE
  • WARFARIN
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • LITHIUM
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PARACETAMOL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • Massages can also be helpful.
  • Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
  • Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.
  • Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
  • Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
  • To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
  • Hot or cold therapy can help treat pain. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
  • Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercise like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
  • Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.

Special Advise

Persons taking Katadol Capsule 10's may have false-positive results for urobilinogen, bilirubin and urine protein on urine test strips. So tell your lab assistant that you are taking Katadol Capsule 10's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain can be dull or sharp. It can be described as a stinging, throbbing, sore and pinching sensation. Pain can occur frequently, or it can be consistent. The tolerance of pain can vary from person to person. Pain can be acute or can occur for a longer duration, it can be localized or can be overall. The common causes of pain are cramps, headache, muscle strain, arthritis or bone fractures. Pain can help diagnose a person's condition to know any underlying problems.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India Country of Origin: India
Other Info - KAT0004

FAQs

Katadol Capsule 10's can be stopped if it is advised for short-term pain relief only. In the case of long term usage, it is advised to continue as advised by your doctor.
This medication must be taken every day or as prescribed by your doctor in order for it to benefit you.
Katadol Capsule 10's is used to relieve menstrual (period) pain, symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and management of excessively heavy periods. Take only as prescribed by the doctor
Do not take Katadol Capsule 10's if you are planning for pregnancy as Katadol Capsule 10's might make it more difficult to get pregnant.
It is a medical condition, which causes painful periods (severe uterine pain during menstruation). During heavy menses, the abdominal cramps can be treated by taking OTC (over the counter) pain relievers like ibuprofen naproxen or flupirtine. However, before the intake of any pain reliever always consult a doctor.
A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Katadol Capsule 10's after consulting with the doctor. A person with liver problems (like hepatic encephalopathy), gall bladder problems (like cholestasis), muscle problems (like myasthenia gravis), chronic alcoholism and biliary cirrhosis should avoid use of Katadol Capsule 10's, unless prescribed by a doctor.
Persons taking Katadol Capsule 10's may have false-positive results for urobilinogen, bilirubin and urine protein on urine test strips. So tell your lab assistant or doctor that you are taking Katadol Capsule 10's before undergoing these diagnostics tests.
It is advised to avoid taking Katadol Capsule 10's with medications containing paracetamol or carbamazepine as it can increase the sedative or muscle-relaxant properties of the medication.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with Katadol Capsule 10's to avoid unpleasant side-effects of this medicine.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Katadol Capsule 10's is not recommended during pregnancy as safety and efficacy of Katadol Capsule 10's is not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Katadol Capsule 10's for you during pregnancy if he/she feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

While Katadol Capsule 10's may pass in the breast milk of lactating mother so, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

In some cases, Katadol Capsule 10's may cause dizziness and drowsiness. So if you observe such symptoms immediately stop the intake of Katadol Capsule 10's.

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Liver

Unsafe

It is advised to consult with a doctor as this medicine can not be used in persons dealing with liver problems.

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Kidney

Caution

A person dealing with kidney problems should take Katadol Capsule 10's only after consulting with a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Katadol Capsule 10's not recommended for children under 12 years of age.