Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of migraine. It prevents pain signals to reach the brain to reduce pain. It also blocks certain substances in the brain that trigger nausea or vomiting during migraine headaches.

Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effect is dryness in mouth. This is temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about these side effects. Migraine attacks can be managed by identifying migraine-causing triggers which may be red wine, caffeine withdrawal, stress, and skipped meals, etc. You can identify personal triggers by maintaining a diary of what you are doing, what you are eating, and any stressful activity happened before migraine attack.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of Cetgrain Tablet

Treatment of Migraine

Benefits of Cetgrain Tablet

In Treatment of Migraine

Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of medicines that helps prevent migraine by changing the way that your nerves receive pain signals. It also blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. This treats as well as prevents nausea or vomiting effectively. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

Side effects of Cetgrain 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 Cetgrain

Dryness in mouth

How to use Cetgrain 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. Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Cetgrain Tablet works

Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Paracetamol. Domperidone is a prokinetic which works on the region in the brain that controls vomiting. It also increases the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach. This prevents nausea and vomiting caused due to migraine. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever associated with migraine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Cetgrain Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet helps to ease the pain you feel during a migraine headache as well as helps to stop you from feeling sick.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any pain relief medicine.
Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
1. Have your meals at the same time every day.
2. Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures.
3. Avoid loud music and noisy places.
4. Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking.
5. Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress.
Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet helps to ease the pain you feel during a migraine headache as well as helps to stop you from feeling sick.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any pain relief medicine.
Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
1. Have your meals at the same time every day.
2. Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures.
3. Avoid loud music and noisy places.
4. Avoid chocolates, cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking.
5. Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress.

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Patient concerns

I am facing issue of headache from last 3-4 years.i have consulted allopathy and they have given me sibelum 10 for migrane and asked to take metopar(paracetamol) when ever pain is too much.i am nit taking sibelum now but i am taking metopar when ever required.so i want a homeopathy consultatation if it can be cured by homeopathy or the level of headache can be lowered. Currently i face headache once in a week and i had to take metopar. Kindly suggest. My weight 80 kg And i am taking some neuro medicines ( stalopam 10, amitone 10) I also have cholesterol and taking (atorec 20)

Dr. Faran Siddiqui

Homeopathy

Migraine and headache are two different things migraine is primarily headache of one side in symmetrically

Some time at a sudden Strong half headache pain in left side and also left eye tearing Please consult me

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

it could be migraine

User feedback

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FAQs

Q. What is Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet?

Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Domperidone and Paracetamol/Acetaminophen. Domperidone helps to control vomiting. It also increases the movement of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach. This prevents nausea and vomiting caused due to migraine. Paracetamol/Acetaminophen is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever associated with migraine.

Q. Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet can increase the risks of side effects and liver damage. If you are experiencing increased severity of symptoms that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Q. Can I get addicted to Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet?

No, there is no report of any patient getting addicted to Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet.

Q. Can the use of Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet cause damage to liver?

Yes, Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet can cause harm to the liver especially in the doses above the recommended level. 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.

Q. What is the recommended storage condition for the Cetgrain 20 mg/500 mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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