PRODUCT DETAILS

About Abufen-C Tablet

CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL belongs to a class of painkillers called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Pain can be temporary (acute) or long-lasting (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is for a short time caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or other organs. While, chronic pain lasts for a long duration and is  caused due to pathologies like nerve damage, osteoarthritis etc. Besides this it is also useful for dental pain which can occur due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury.

CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL is composed of three medicines: Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Caffeine. Together it relieves symptoms of arthritis, dysmenorrhea (painful periods or menstrual cramps)

Uses of Abufen-C Tablet

Headache, Migraine, Muscle aches, Arthritis, Backache, Dental pain, Cold and Fever.

Medicinal Benefits of Abufen-C Tablet

CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL is composed of ibuprofen, caffeine and paracetamol primarily used to treat mild to moderate pain. CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL is prescribed mainly to treat pain and get relief from discomfort cause in conditions like tooth pain, arthritis, period pain and other type of short term pains. It helps in treating pain by blocking the chemical messenger in the brain responsible for causing pain. Ibuprofen works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in our body. On the other hand, Paracetamol lowers the elevated body temperature and mild pain by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandin by promoting heat loss (through sweating) that helps reset the hypothalamic thermostat and caffeine helps in reducing drowsiness caused due to paracetamol. Paracetamol has got the advantage of producing less gastric irritation compared to other painkillers like aspirin.

Directions for Use

Take it with food or milk to avoid upsetting of the stomach. Do not chew, crush or break the tablet.

Side Effects of Abufen-C Tablet

Most of the side effects of CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Most common side effect of CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL are nausea, indigestion, stomach pain and restlessness. Very rarely, it can cause increased heart rate. It is not necessary for everyone to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL should be taken with caution if you have an active stomach ulcer, recent gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, recent by-pass heart surgery, heart disease, or history of allergy to any painkillers or analgesic. Caffeine can pass in the breast milk which may have stimulating effect on breastfed child. Therefore, CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL should be avoided in the pregnant or breastfeeding females.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL is shown to interact with various drugs. Some of them includes lithium, anticancer/antimetabolites (methotrexate), blood thinner or anticoagulant (warfarin, coumadin, jantoven), blood pressure or heart medicine, nausea medicine (metoclopramide, domperidone), diuretic/water pills (thiazides, furosemide), steroid medicine (prednisone), quinolones antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), respiratory medicines (theophyllines, ephedrine), cholesterol reducing medicine (colestyramine) and antidepressants (duloxetine). These drugs may affect the working of CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL and may alter its efficacy.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL should not recommend for people having bleeding disorders, like haemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or low blood platelets. Besides this, it should not be given to the children suffering with influenza (flu) or chickenpox. It should also be avoided in case of presence of gastric or duodenal ulcers.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Taking CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL with alcohol may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Besides this, it can also damage your liver if taken for a longer duration. So, avoid or limit intake of alcoholic beverages with CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL

PREGNANCY

• Use of CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL during pregnancy is not recommended as taking this medicine during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby.

BREAST FEEDING

Caffeine can pass in the breast milk which may have stimulating effect on breastfed child. Therefore, CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL should be avoided in the breastfeeding stage.

DRIVING

After taking CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL you may notice dizziness, sleepiness, drowsiness or fatigue as it contain caffeine as stimulant. So, in this you should stop taking CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL and contact your doctor.

LIVER

CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

KIDNEY

CAFFEINE+IBUPROFEN+PARACETAMOL to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.