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Caffetin Light instruction

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Composition

Tablets contain active substances: paracetamol, propiphenazone, caffeine.
Additional components: magnesium stearate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, silicon dioxide colloidal anhydrous, povidone, calcium hydrophosphate dihydrate, MCC, croscarmellose sodium, glyceryl dibehenate.

Form of issue

Caffetin Light is produced in the form of tablets of 6 or 10 pieces in an aluminum perforated strip, 1-2 strips in a pack.

pharmachologic effect

The drug has analgesic effect.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Caffetin Light is a combined medicine with analgesic effect. For paracetamol and propiphenazone, analgesic and antipyretic effects are characteristic. The presence of caffeine in analgesics significantly increases the absorption of these components.
The reception of this drug allows you to feel a rapid analgesic effect. The use of a small dosage of the drug reduces the risk of side effects.
The pharmacokinetic properties of various combined agents are not considered significant for the reason that they are not used in the treatment of chronic diseases, but only in cases of necessity and short-term courses.
The active substances of Caffetin Light have a similar pharmacokinetic profile justifying the rationality of the analgesic combination. The drug is characterized by rapid absorption with maximum concentration after 30-60 minutes from the time of admission.
Metabolism of the drug occurs in the liver, and excretion by the kidneys in the urine.
As is known, biotransformation of paracetamol is accompanied by the formation of a toxic metabolite of N-acetil-p-benzo-quinoneimine, capable of causing violations of the liver.

Indications for use

Caffetin Light is prescribed to eliminate pain syndrome of moderate degree of various origin and localization:
    headache and toothache;
    migraine;
    neuralgia;
    myalgia;
    post-traumatic pain;
    arthralgia;
    fever in influenza infections and so on.

Contraindications for use

This drug is not prescribed when:
    increased individual sensitivity to its components;
    hepatic or renal insufficiency;
    deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase;
    hematopoietic disorders;
    leukopenia;
    increased excitability;
    children less than 7 years;
    insomnia;
    lactation, pregnancy.
Careful attitude in the treatment of this drug requires patients of elderly and children, as well as suffering from glaucoma.

Side effects

With the treatment of Caffetin Light, development is possible:
    leukopenia;
    agranulocytosis;
    nausea;
    gastralgia;
    vomiting;
    increased activity of liver transaminases;
    high excitability;
    allergic reactions and so on.

Instructions for Caffetin Light (Method and Dosage)

The medicine is for internal reception.
Adult patients are prescribed a daily dose - 1 tablet 3-4 times. With severe pain, you can take 2 tablets at once. The maximum daily dosage should not exceed 6 pieces. Children from 7 years are recommended to take 1-4 times a quarter or half of the pill.
The duration of treatment should not exceed 5 days. According to the doctor's decision, it is possible to increase the dose or therapeutic course.

Overdose

In cases of overdose Caffetin Light often develops:
    nausea;
    tinnitus;
    vomiting;
    stomach pain;
    sweating;
    blanching of the skin;
    tachycardia.
Any unwanted symptoms require medical attention, gastric lavage, and adsorbent intake.

Interaction

Simultaneous reception of Caffetin Light and barbiturates, antiepileptics, zidovudine and rifampicin can significantly increase the risk of hepatotoxic effect.
Paracetamol increases the withdrawal period of chloramphenicol, and metoclopramide can accelerate the absorption of paracetamol. Repeated use of paracetamol can increase the effect of anticoagulants. With simultaneous intake of caffeine and ergotamine, its absorption is accelerated.

Terms of sale

Caffetin light can be bought without a prescription.

Storage conditions

To store the medicine, a dark, dry place, protected from children at a temperature of up to 25 ° C, is suitable.
Shelf life - 3 years.

Alcohol

The simultaneous use of this drug and alcohol-containing beverages increases the risk of hepatotoxic action.

Reviews about Caffetin Light

As the reviews on Caffetin Light show, this is one of the most highly effective analgesics. It is actively used in the treatment of migraines, dental, traumatic and other pain.
There are also messages from users who take this medication with low blood pressure. The fact is that the caffeine entering into it leads to the normalization of this state. At the same time, many people say that this drug does not have an oppressive effect on the body.
However, most doctors are concerned about the popularity of such drugs. As you know, when pain occurs, patients try to eliminate it more quickly, without trying to identify the cause of the onset. For this reason, complicated forms of diseases develop, for the treatment of which more radical measures are already required.