Katridol 75 Tablet
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Product introduction
Katridol 75 Tablet is a medicine used to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults. It is used to treat many conditions such as headache, fever, period pain, toothache, and colds. It effectively alleviates pain when other treatments fail to relieve your pain.
Katridol 75 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. The addiction/habit-forming potential of this medicine is very high.
Nausea, drowsiness, vomiting and dizziness are some of the side effects of this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have any problems related to heart, liver or kidney. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Uses of Katridol Tablet
- Moderate to severe pain
Side effects of Katridol 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 Katridol
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
How to use Katridol 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. Katridol 75 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Katridol Tablet works
Katridol 75 Tablet decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Katridol 75 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Katridol 75 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
Katridol 75 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
Katridol 75 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
If you feel drowsy, dizzy, have blurred vision or a slow reaction time while taking Katridol 75 Tablet, then do not drive.
If you feel drowsy, dizzy, have blurred vision or a slow reaction time while taking Katridol 75 Tablet, then do not drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Katridol 75 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Katridol 75 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Katridol 75 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Katridol 75 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Katridol 75 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Katridol 75 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
What if you forget to take Katridol Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Katridol 75 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- Katridol 75 Tablet is a strong painkiller which is used in the treatment of moderate to severe pain when other treatments do not treat your pain well enough or you cannot tolerate them.
- The addiction / habit-forming potential of Katridol 75 Tablet is very high. Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Katridol 75 Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- While taking this medication, avoid alcohol in all forms including beer, wine, aftershave lotions, mouthwash, vinegar, certain desserts, colognes, and liquid medications.
- Inform your doctor if you have asthma, liver, kidney or pancreatic disease, or are severely constipated.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylpropanes Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
μ-Opioid Receptor & Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (NRIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Katridol with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Naltrexone may reduce efficacy of Tapentadol.
Do not consume Naltrexone with Tapentadol; watch out for symptoms such as breathlessness, increased heart rate, or headache.
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Chlordiazepoxide side effects such as dro
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Alprazolam side effects such as drowsines
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Alprazolam side effects such as drowsines
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepliness, slow breathing, and even death.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Clobazam side effects such as drowsiness,
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Katridol Tablet for?
Others
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How much was the improvement?
Excellent
100%
What were the side-effects while using Katridol 75 Tablet?
Dizziness
50%
No Side Effec*
50%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Katridol Tablet?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Katridol 75 Tablet on price
Not Expensive
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Average
33%
FAQs
Can you become addicted to Katridol 75 Tablet?
Yes. If you take Katridol 75 Tablet too much or for a long time, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence) or cause an overdose. So it is important to take it only as directed by your doctor.
What are the risks associated with Katridol 75 Tablet overdose?
Symptoms of an overdose include difficult, fast or slow, or troubled breathing, or pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin. Call your doctor right away if you notice these symptoms.
What should I avoid while taking Katridol 75 Tablet?
It is advisable to avoid alcohol, driving, or indulging in any hazardous activity while taking this medicine.
Are there any alternatives to Katridol 75 Tablet?
There are many alternatives to this medicine. However, you should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before making any change to the dosage or type of medicine you take.
How to dispose of Katridol 75 Tablet safely?
Since Katridol 75 Tablet is an opioid medicine, it's important you dispose of any unwanted medicine safely as it can lead to inappropriate use. Simply remove the medicine from their original packet and mix them with something undesirable, such as used coffee grounds, dirt, or cat/dog litter. This makes the medicine less appealing to children and pets and unrecognizable to someone who might intentionally go through the trash looking for drugs. After this put the mixture in something you can close (a re-sealable zipper storage bag to prevent the drug from leaking or spilling out. Finally, throw the bag in the garbage.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Consern Pharma Limited
Address: Consern Pharma Private Limited, Kuljive Mahajan(Mg. Director), Rural Focal Point, V.P.O. Tibba, Ludhiana - 141120, Punjab, India
Country of origin: India
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