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Octram-P Tablet

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Product introduction

Octram-P Tablet is a combination of two pain killer medicines that is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Octram-P Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food. In case you experience stomach upset then take the medicine with food. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop. Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor.

This medicine may cause side effects like vomiting, nausea, dryness in the mouth, dizziness, and constipation in some patients. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Inform your doctor immediately if any rash or allergic reaction is observed while taking this medicine. If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Octram-P Tablet

  • Moderate to severe pain

Benefits of Octram-P Tablet

In Moderate to severe pain

Octram-P Tablet effectively relieves moderate to severe pain in conditions like menstrual cramp, arthritis, headache, muscle aches if taken when the first signs of pain occur. It works by reducing substances in the body that causes pain. This gives relief from pain and discomfort and thus improves the quality of your life. Take Octram-P Tablet by mouth as directed by your doctor.

Side effects of Octram-P 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 Octram-P

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Sleepiness
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Dyspepsia
  • Flatulence
  • Headache
  • Trembling
  • Anxiety
  • Sleep disorder
  • Itching

How to use Octram-P 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. Octram-P Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Octram-P Tablet works

Octram-P Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Tramadol and Paracetamol which relieve severe pain. Tramadol is an opoid analgesic (pain reliever) which works by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain to lower pain perception. Paracetamol works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Octram-P Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Octram-P 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
Octram-P Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Consult a doctor immediately if the baby shows signs of increased sleepiness (more than usual), difficulty breastfeeding, breathing problems, or limpness.
Driving
UNSAFE
Octram-P Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Octram-P Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Octram-P Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Octram-P Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Octram-P Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Octram-P Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take Octram-P Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Octram-P 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

  • Octram-P Tablet is used to treat various painful conditions.
  • It is better to take it with milk or food to prevent stomach upset.
  • Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.
  • Do not take any other pain medicine without asking your doctor first.
  • During long-term treatment, your doctor may want to take regular blood tests to monitor your liver function.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, heart diseases, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
Yes
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS

Patient concerns

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Have been suffering from severe cold and cough resulting in lot of chest pain and throat pain and sometimes headache too plz suggest as to what medicine should I take
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Tab zerodol P BD sos Tab montair LC HS
Headetch daily, no relieve. One pain killer daily i am taking.
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Take hifenac p sos for pain
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References

  1. FDA approved prescribing information. Tramadol hydrochlorid; 1995 [revised May 2010]. [Accessed 24 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Paracetamol. Barnstaple, Devon: Actavis UK Ltd.; 1980 [revised 23 Dec. 2016]. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Tramadol. [Accessed 24 Apr.2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Drugs.com. Paracetamol. [Accessed 24 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Country of origin: India

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