Caffeine + Paracetamol
Information about Caffeine + Paracetamol
Caffeine + paracetamol uses
Caffeine+Paracetamol is used in the treatment of headache.
How caffeine + paracetamol works
This is a combination of two medicines: Caffeine and Paracetamol. Caffeine narrows the blood vessels in the brain to reduce headache. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain. Together, they relieve headache effectively.
Common side effects of caffeine + paracetamol
Nausea, Vomiting, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Headache, Constipation, Itching, Nephropathy, Low blood platelets, Anaphylactic reaction, Skin rash, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Bronchospasm, Liver dysfunction, Nervousness, Dizziness
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Frequently asked questions for Caffeine + Paracetamol
Caffeine + Paracetamol
Q. Can the use of Caffeine+Paracetamol cause damage to the liver?
Caffeine+Paracetamol contains paracetamol. This medicine is known to cause harm to the liver in high doses. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with the underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.
Q. What is the rationale behind using caffeine with paracetamol?
Caffeine is often combined with paracetamol because it increases the effectiveness of paracetamol.
Q. What if I overdose on Caffeine+Paracetamol?
Contact your doctor immediately even if you feel well. An overdose of Caffeine+Paracetamol can cause serious liver damage. Symptoms of liver damage are fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, and yellow skin or eyes.