Katadol Capsule

Composition of Katadol Capsule

Katadol Capsule contains Flupirtine (100mg). It belongs to the Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug class of medicines.

Uses of Katadol Capsule

Pain relief

Key benefits

• In Pain relief Katadol Capsule helps relieve moderate to severe pain in conditions that affect joints and muscles. It works by blocking chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It can help relieve pain in conditions like muscle pain
• headache
• nerve pain
• postoperative pain
• and menstrual cramps. The dose and duration will be decided by the doctor depending on the condition you are being treated for. This medicine helps one go about their daily activities more easily and have a better
• more active
• quality of life.

How Katadol Capsule works

Katadol Capsule decreases pain perception by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain. It works by affecting specific nerve pathways that process pain, helping to reduce discomfort. With this action, it manages various types of pain, including muscle- and nerve-related pain.

How to take Katadol Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Katadol Capsule may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Katadol Capsule, 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.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause stomach bleeding, kidney failure, drowsiness and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Katadol Capsule

Most side effects of Katadol are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Katadol Capsule

Warnings and precautions

Take it with or just after food, and for the shortest time that works. Stop and seek urgent care for black or tarry stools, vomiting blood, or severe stomach pain — this group can cause bleeding from the stomach. Long or high-dose use raises the risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney injury, particularly in older people and those already at risk. Avoid if you are dehydrated or have an illness with vomiting or loose motions — the kidneys are vulnerable then. Must be avoided in the last three months of pregnancy.

Do not take Katadol if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or heart failure, or asthma triggered by aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers. Not in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Combining with a blood thinner or aspirin sharply raises the bleeding risk. Reduces the effect of blood pressure medicines and water tablets, and together with them can harm the kidneys. Never take two anti-inflammatory painkillers at the same time.

How to store Katadol Capsule

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Katadol Capsule

Katadol Capsule is generally given when painkillers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them. 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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LUPIN LAB

Therapeutic class:

PAIN ANALGESICS

Drug class:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Chemical class:

2- benzylaminopyridines