Manufacturer: Bennet Pharmaceuticals Limited
Salt Composition : Paracetamol(125mg)
Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT is given orally preferably at a fixed time every day. Though this medicine can be taken before or after food, it is best given after food as it can irritate the inner lining of an empty stomach. The dose and duration will depend upon your child’s age, body weight, and severity of the infection, so stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by your child’s doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking the medicine, let the child calm down and repeat the same dose. Redosing is not recommended if your child vomits more than 30 minutes after taking a dose.
Paracetamol has a central analgesic effect that is mediated through activation of descending serotonergic pathways. Debate exists about its primary site of action, which may be inhibition of prostaglandin (PG) synthesis or through an active metabolite influencing cannabinoid receptors
Paracetamol is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract with peak plasma concentrations occurring about 30 minutes to 2 hours after ingestion. It is metabolised in the liver (90-95%) and excreted in the urine mainly as the glucuronide and sulphate conjugates. Less than 5% is excreted as unchanged paracetamol
Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Cetafen-P
Indigestion
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
caloric undernutrition.
acute liver failure.
liver problems.
a condition where the body is unable to maintain adequate blood flow called shock.
acetaminophen overdose.
acute inflammation of the liver due to hepatitis C virus.
Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT is safe to use during pregnancy.Adequate and well-controlled human studies have shown low or no risk.
Taking Paracetamol / Acetaminophen with alcohol can cause liver damage.
This medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding. It is advisable to consult your doctor before taking this medication
7years: Contraindicated
Paracetamol is a mild analgesic and antipyretic, and is recommended for the treatment of most painful and febrile conditions, for example, headache including migraine, toothache, neuralgia, colds and influenza, sore throat, backache, rheumatic pain and dysmenorrhoea
Despite its frequent coadministration with other drugs and widespread use, very few clinically significant drug interactions have been documented with paracetamol. Drugs that alter gastric emptying can alter paracetamol pharmacokinetics, but this does not result in toxicity in therapeutic use
Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
Give Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT to your child with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach.
Your child should not take more than four doses of this medicine in 24 hours, so wait up to 6 hours between doses.
Never give any other medicine formulation containing paracetamol along with this medicine as that may lead to serious side effects.
Inform the doctor if your child has liver disease as the dose may need to be adjusted.
If Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT does not seem to be helping your child, contact your doctor for advice. Do not give extra doses.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT is to be taken with food.
Q. How much Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT should I give to my child?
Always follow your doctor's instructions regarding how much of the medicine to give and how often to give it. This depends on the strength of the medicine and the age of your child. You may also check the label or the leaflet inside the packaging for directions before use. The commonly recommended dose is 10-15 mg/kg per dose every 4 to 6 hours. In case you are not sure how much to give, consult your child’s doctor.
Q. When will my child’s condition improve after taking Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT?
Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT usually starts working within 30 to 60 mins of intake and shows its peak effect within 3 to 4 hours. Your child may start to feel better after a few doses. In case the pain or fever persists longer, consult your child’s doctor immediately.
Q. My child vomited after taking Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT. What should I do?
If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT, repeat the dose again. If it has been more than 30 minutes after taking Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT and your child vomits, no need to repeat the dose and wait until it is time for the next dose. If you are not sure, consult your doctor.
Q. Can I give Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT to my child for low-grade fever?
You can give this medicine if your child has a temperature of 38.3°C (101°F) or higher. But, you must always try to speak to your child’s doctor first.
Q. My child’s fever is persistent even after taking Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT. What should I do?
If the fever doesn't come down after the initial few doses, the cause might be an infection (virus or bacteria). It is advised to consult your child’s doctor for specific treatment.
Q. How much of Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT is considered as an overdose?
You should only take four doses of Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT in 24 hours. There should be a gap of at least 4-6 hours between two doses. Do not take it for more than 3 days without first talking to your doctor. Based on the dose, more than 250 mg/kg can lead to toxicity and can be potentially fatal. An overdose is capable of causing serious damage to the liver and kidneys. Inform your doctor immediately if you think you have given too much of this medicine to your child, even if your child seems well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.
Q. Is there any special diet my child needs to follow while taking this medicine?
Unless instructed by your doctor, your child should take a normal balanced diet while continuing this medicine as lack of nutrition can put your child at risk of developing medicinal toxicity.
Q. In what conditions Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT must be given with caution?
It is advised to use Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT with caution if the child has malnutrition, G6PD deficiency, liver disease, or any medicinal allergy. So, do not hesitate to share your child’s complete medical history with the doctor as that will help the doctor decide whether the medicine is safe for your child or not.
Q. How should I store this medicine?
Keep this medicine at room temperature in a dry place beyond the reach of the children.
Q. Can I give Cetafen-P 125mg Tablet DT on a routine basis when my child is taking a vaccine?
It is always suggested not to give this medicine with vaccines that lead to fever. Rendering to the studies, doing so can reduce the efficacy of the vaccine
