Cafedra Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Caffeine (30mg) + Diphenhydramine (25mg) + Paracetamol (500mg) + Phenylephrine (5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Nicolan |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Cafedra Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms, providing temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose and relieving allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes. Cafedra Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.
Cafedra Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, Paracetamol, and Phenylephrine, which relieves common cold symptoms.
What is Cafedra Tablet?
Cafedra Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Paracetamol, Caffeine, Diphenhydramine, and Phenylephrine. This combination is used to relieve symptoms associated with common cold such as body ache, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, runny and stuffy nose.
Are there any foods which I have to avoid while taking Cafedra Tablet?
Cafedra Tablet contains caffeine. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid medications or food containing caffeine. Foods like coffee, tea, cola drinks, or chocolate should be avoided as they may increase your total caffeine intake. Also, avoid alcohol (beer, wine etc) when taking this medicine.
Can the use of Cafedra Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Cafedra Tablet can make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid activities that require alertness like driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous tasks at the beginning of your treatment until you know how this medicine affects you.
Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Cafedra Tablet?
Serious side effects with Cafedra Tablet are uncommon and rare. If you experience allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, fast or irregular heartbeat, please tell your doctor as soon as possible.
Can I breastfeed while taking Cafedra Tablet?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Cafedra Tablet. This medicine contains diphenhydramine, an antihistamine, which may pass into breast milk and harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Cafedra Tablet be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective but may increase the chances of serious side effects and toxicity. If your symptoms do not improve or you experience an increase in severity, please consult with your doctor.
Are there any contraindications associated with use of Cafedra Tablet?
Cafedra Tablet should not be used if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), unless advised by your doctor. It is also recommended to avoid using Cafedra Tablet in combination with antidepressant drugs, including monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) such as phenelzine and isocarboxazid, or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Cafedra Tablet?
Store this medicine in the original packet or container tightly closed. Follow the instructions on the label for proper storage. Dispose of any unused medication properly to prevent it from entering the environment or being consumed by others. It is essential not to leave the medication accessible to pets, children, or anyone else.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cafedra Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Cafedra Tablet is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Along with taking Cafedra Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief: Steam inhalation, Gargling with warm saltwater, Apply vapor rubs on chest back if needed, Take enough rest, Take warm food and fluid only, Ensure adequate fluid intake, Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cafedra Tablet.
Breastfeed
Cafedra Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Cafedra Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
