C Fill 200mg Tablet
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Product introduction
C Fill 200mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (narcolepsy). It promotes wakefulness and helps you to stay awake. Thereby, reducing the tendency to fall asleep during the day and restoring the normal sleep cycle.
C Fill 200mg Tablet may also be used to treat obstructive sleep apnea and shift work sleep disorder. Additionally, it has cognitive-enhancing properties and can aid in increased focus, alertness, and productivity.
C Fill 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, nervousness, anxiety, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). You may also have diarrhea, indigestion, back pain, and a runny nose. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Serious side effects are rare but may include skin rashes, severe mood changes, and signs of an allergic reaction. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects.
Always remember that this medicine is only used when advised by a doctor as it is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. You should try to get the right amount of sleep every night. Before taking C Fill 200mg Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.
Uses of C Fill Tablet
- Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness)
Benefits of C Fill Tablet
In Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness)
Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime drowsiness. The affected person may experience excessive sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and in some cases episodes of cataplexy (partial or total loss of muscle control). C Fill 200mg Tablet stimulates the brain and keeps you fully awake and alert. It also relieves these abnormal symptoms and regulates the sleep cycle. This restores normal sleeping habits and improves your quality of life. You will feel more energetic and will be able to perform better in your daily activities. It is also reported to improve cognitive functions, such as enhanced memory, problem-solving abilities, and mental clarity.
Side effects of C Fill Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of C Fill
- Headache
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Back pain
- Runny nose
How to use C Fill Tablet
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. C Fill 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How C Fill Tablet works
C Fill 200mg Tablet modulates the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and exerts a stimulant effect to reduce extreme sleepiness.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with C Fill 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
C Fill 200mg 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
C Fill 200mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
C Fill 200mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Patients with abnormal levels of sleepiness who take modafinil should be advised that their level of wakefulness may not return to normal, so they should avoid driving.
Patients with abnormal levels of sleepiness who take modafinil should be advised that their level of wakefulness may not return to normal, so they should avoid driving.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
C Fill 200mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of C Fill 200mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
C Fill 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of C Fill 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take C Fill Tablet?
If you miss a dose of C Fill 200mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take it with or without food, preferably in morning time before you need to be alert.
- It is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. Try to get the right amount of sleep every night.
- It may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to increase side effects.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- It makes contraceptive pills less effective, consult with a doctor for effective contraception.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching or breathing problem while taking this medicine.
- It may cause addiction/ dependence potential when taken for long term.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Take it with or without food, preferably in morning time before you need to be alert.
- It is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. Try to get the right amount of sleep every night.
- It may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to increase side effects.
- Your doctor may monitor you for heart disease and blood pressure while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- It makes contraceptive pills less effective, consult with a doctor for effective contraception.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching or breathing problem while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you had a history of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, or mania and drug abuse.
- Inform your doctor if you notice difficulty sleeping, diarrhea, hallucinations, nausea, chest pain, and fast or slow heart rate.
- It may cause addiction/ dependence potential when taken for long term.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
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Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Stimulant/ Drug for excessive sleepiness
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Can I predict the risk of rash associated with C Fill 200mg Tablet?
No, rash can occur after day 1 to 2 months of starting the medicine. The period can be very variable and cannot be predicted. You should discontinue the use of C Fill 200mg Tablet and contact your doctor at the first sign of rash since it cannot be predicted whether the rash is serious or benign.
Q. Can taking C Fill 200mg Tablet affect my sleep?
C Fill 200mg Tablet is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness). C Fill 200mg Tablet may help decrease your sleepiness, but it will not cure your sleep disorder. However, one of the common side effects of C Fill 200mg Tablet is trouble falling asleep, though it does not occur in everyone. Consult your doctor if you face any issues with sleep.
Q. Is C Fill 200mg Tablet more effective than amphetamine?
Yes, C Fill 200mg Tablet is more effective than amphetamine. It not only helps to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness) but also improves task performance. On comparing, it shows less association with side effects such as excess locomotor activities, anxiety, jitteriness, or rebound effects, which are seen with amphetamine.
Q. How does C Fill 200mg Tablet affects mood?
C Fill 200mg Tablet has a mood enhancing and mood-brightening effect. It has been tried in patients with depression.
Q. How to take C Fill 200mg Tablet? Can I take it with food?
C Fill 200mg Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Tablets should be swallowed whole with water.
Q. Does C Fill 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, C Fill 200mg Tablet may cause diarrhea. However, diarrhea and constipation both are equally common side effects associated with this medicine. Other common side effects related to gastrointestinal tract include abdominal pain, nausea, dry mouth, diarrhoea and indigestion.
Q. Does C Fill 200mg Tablet help in improving memory?
C Fill 200mg Tablet not only has a waking effect (helps in reducing sleepiness) but is also known for its memory-enhancing effects. It has been used in patients with Alzheimer's disease, age-related memory decline and cognitive impairment in schizophrenia.
Q. Can I stop taking C Fill 200mg Tablet on my own?
No, do not stop taking C Fill 200mg Tablet on your own without consulting your doctor. Sudden discontinuation of medicine may reduce the effect and with this your sleepiness may also return. Continue taking this medicine for the time recommended by your doctor, except when you experience serious side effects.
Q. Can I take C Fill 200mg Tablet for long-term use?
It is usually not recommended for long-term use. Studies have shown that long-term use of C Fill 200mg Tablet can damage the memory. It also has abuse potential. In addition, its prolonged use can induce stress response (especially if you are misusing and not getting good enough sleep and remaining wakeful for consecutive days). It can also affect your immunity which may make you prone to infection.
Q. Does C Fill 200mg Tablet have abuse potential?
C Fill 200mg Tablet has abuse potential if used for longer periods. Usually, patients with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to C Fill 200mg Tablet. These patients should be carefully monitored and observed for signs of misuse or abuse (drug seeking behavior).
Q. Is C Fill 200mg Tablet safe or dangerous?
C Fill 200mg Tablet is a prescription medicine and should be taken only as prescribed by the doctor. It may cause serious side effects (e.g., a serious rash or a serious allergic reaction) that may affect your liver or blood cells. Seek immediate medical help on the occurrence of any such side effect as it can endanger life.
Q. Can I predict the risk of rash associated with C Fill 200mg Tablet?
No, rash can occur after day 1 to 2 months of starting the medicine. The period can be very variable and cannot be predicted. You should discontinue the use of C Fill 200mg Tablet and contact your doctor at the first sign of rash since it cannot be predicted whether the rash is serious or benign.
Q. Can taking C Fill 200mg Tablet affect my sleep?
C Fill 200mg Tablet is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness). C Fill 200mg Tablet may help decrease your sleepiness, but it will not cure your sleep disorder. However, one of the common side effects of C Fill 200mg Tablet is trouble falling asleep, though it does not occur in everyone. Consult your doctor if you face any issues with sleep.
Q. Is C Fill 200mg Tablet more effective than amphetamine?
Yes, C Fill 200mg Tablet is more effective than amphetamine. It not only helps to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness) but also improves task performance. On comparing, it shows less association with side effects such as excess locomotor activities, anxiety, jitteriness, or rebound effects, which are seen with amphetamine.
Q. How does C Fill 200mg Tablet affects mood?
C Fill 200mg Tablet has a mood enhancing and mood-brightening effect. It has been tried in patients with depression.
Q. How to take C Fill 200mg Tablet? Can I take it with food?
C Fill 200mg Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Tablets should be swallowed whole with water.
Q. Does C Fill 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, C Fill 200mg Tablet may cause diarrhea. However, diarrhea and constipation both are equally common side effects associated with this medicine. Other common side effects related to gastrointestinal tract include abdominal pain, nausea, dry mouth, diarrhoea and indigestion.
Q. Does C Fill 200mg Tablet help in improving memory?
C Fill 200mg Tablet not only has a waking effect (helps in reducing sleepiness) but is also known for its memory-enhancing effects. It has been used in patients with Alzheimer's disease, age-related memory decline and cognitive impairment in schizophrenia.
Q. Can I stop taking C Fill 200mg Tablet on my own?
No, do not stop taking C Fill 200mg Tablet on your own without consulting your doctor. Sudden discontinuation of medicine may reduce the effect and with this your sleepiness may also return. Continue taking this medicine for the time recommended by your doctor, except when you experience serious side effects.
Q. Can I take C Fill 200mg Tablet for long-term use?
It is usually not recommended for long-term use. Studies have shown that long-term use of C Fill 200mg Tablet can damage the memory. It also has abuse potential. In addition, its prolonged use can induce stress response (especially if you are misusing and not getting good enough sleep and remaining wakeful for consecutive days). It can also affect your immunity which may make you prone to infection.
Q. Does C Fill 200mg Tablet have abuse potential?
C Fill 200mg Tablet has abuse potential if used for longer periods. Usually, patients with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse are more likely to become addicted to C Fill 200mg Tablet. These patients should be carefully monitored and observed for signs of misuse or abuse (drug seeking behavior).
Q. Is C Fill 200mg Tablet safe or dangerous?
C Fill 200mg Tablet is a prescription medicine and should be taken only as prescribed by the doctor. It may cause serious side effects (e.g., a serious rash or a serious allergic reaction) that may affect your liver or blood cells. Seek immediate medical help on the occurrence of any such side effect as it can endanger life.
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