Katadol Capsule
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Product introduction
Katadol Capsule is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat acute and chronic pain associated with various conditions such as muscle pain, headache, nerve pain, postoperative pain, and menstrual cramps. It is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
Katadol Capsule can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Katadol Capsule can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.
To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.
Uses of Katadol Capsule
Side effects of Katadol Capsule
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 Katadol
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Dryness in mouth
- Tremors
- Heartburn
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Loss of appetite
- Depression
- Headache
- Abdominal discomfort
- Sleep disturbance
- Increased sweating
- Restlessness
- Nervousness
- Flatulence
- Diarrhea
How to use Katadol Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Katadol Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Katadol Capsule works
Katadol Capsule decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Katadol Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Katadol Capsule 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
Information regarding the use of Katadol Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Katadol Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Katadol Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Katadol Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Katadol Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Katadol Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Katadol Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Katadol Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Katadol Capsule is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
- Inform your doctor before starting Katadol Capsule if
- You have an underlying liver disease
- You take alcohol regularly
- You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
- Get your liver function tests done before starting Katadol Capsule and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.
- Stop taking Katadol Capsule and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.
- Katadol Capsule is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
- Inform your doctor before starting Katadol Capsule if
- You have an underlying liver disease
- You take alcohol regularly
- You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
- Get your liver function tests done before starting Katadol Capsule and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine.
- Stop taking Katadol Capsule and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyridine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Selective Neuronal Potassium Channel Openers (SNEPCO)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Katadol Capsule
Twice A Day
54%
Once A Day
24%
Thrice A Day
23%
What are you using Katadol Capsule for?
Pain relief
28%
Musculo-skele*
28%
Headache
24%
Others
12%
Nerve pain
8%
*Musculo-skeletal pain
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
40%
Poor
31%
Average
29%
What were the side-effects while using Katadol Capsule?
Dryness in mo*
29%
Drowsiness
29%
No Side Effec*
14%
Nausea
14%
Dizziness
14%
*Dryness in mouth, No Side Effect
How do you take Katadol Capsule?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Katadol Capsule on price
Average
37%
Expensive
33%
Not Expensive
30%
FAQs
Is Katadol Capsule beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Yes, Katadol Capsule is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Katadol Capsule is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.
What is the benefit of using Katadol Capsule with paracetamol?
Both Katadol Capsule and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Katadol Capsule, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.
Does Katadol Capsule cause liver toxicity?
Yes, Katadol Capsule causes liver toxicity. Use of Katadol Capsule is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.
Can Katadol Capsule be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?
Katadol Capsule can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.
Does use of Katadol Capsule cause green discoloration of urine?
There have been case reports that Katadol Capsule causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.
Is Katadol Capsule useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
Katadol Capsule is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Katadol Capsule for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.
Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Katadol Capsule?
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Katadol Capsule like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Katadol Capsule. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.
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