Uses of Cenpadol

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Cenpadol contains the main ingredient Paracetamol, which has analgesic and antipyretic effects in mild and moderate cases. To ensure safety and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Certican 0.25mg drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor / pharmacist.

1. What are the effects of Cenpadol?

Cenpadol belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and analgesic drugs. Cenpadol is prepared in the form of nuggets, packing specifications: Box of 20 packs x 1.5g.
Each 1.5g of Cenpadol nuggets contains Paracetamol 250mg. Paracetamol has analgesic and antipyretic effects but has no anti-inflammatory effect.
Paracetamol lowers body temperature in people with fever but has no effect on people with normal body temperature. Paracetamol acts on the hypothalamus, causing the process of hypothermia and heat loss to increase due to vasodilation. In therapeutic doses, Paracetamol has antipyretic and analgesic effects similar to Aspirin but has little effect on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems... and does not affect platelets as well as bleeding time.

2. Indications for taking Cenpadol

Cenpadol is indicated for pain relief and fever reduction of mild to moderate severity in the following cases:
Flu; Cold ; Headache; Sore throat; Toothache; Musculoskeletal pain; Sprain ; Dysmenorrhea; Pain due to trauma; After tooth extraction, tonsillectomy or dental surgery.

3. Dosage, how to use Cenpadol

How to use Cenpadol:
Dissolve Cenpadol in water until all bubbles disappear and drink; The interval between doses of Cenpadol is from 4-6 hours, not more than 5 times/day. The usual dose of Cenpadol is 10-15mg/kg/time and 60mg/kg/day. The dose for each reference object is as follows:
Children from 1 to under 2 years old: Cenpadol dose 3⁄4 sachets/time, 3-4 times a day; Children from 2 to 3 years old: Cenpadol dose 1⁄2 sachets/time, 3-4 times a day; Children over 3 to 6 years old: Cenpadol dose 1 sachet/time, 3-4 times a day; Children over 6 to 9 years old: Cenpadol dose 1 - 1.5 sachets/time, 3-4 times a day; Children over 9 to 12 years old: Dose of Cenpadol 2 sachets/time, 3-4 times a day. The above dose of Cenpadol is for reference only. The specific dose of Cenpadol will depend on your condition and disease progression. To get the right dose of Cenpadol, patients need to consult their doctor/pharmacist.

4. Contraindications to the use of Cenpadol

Do not use Cenpadol for the following cases:
Patients who are sensitive to Paracetamol or other ingredients in Cenpadol; Patients with anemia or heart, lung, kidney, liver failure. People with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.

5. Drug interactions

Possible interactions when using Cenpadol concurrently with the following drugs:
Alcool, Isoniazid, anticonvulsants such as Phenytoin, Barbiturates, Carbamazepine may increase the risk of hepatotoxicity caused by Paracetamol. Co-administration of Phenothiazines with Cenpadol may result in the potential for severe hypothermia. Metoclopramide may increase the absorption of Cenpadol. To avoid unwanted interactions when using Cenpadol, patients should inform their doctor/pharmacist of all medications and dietary supplements they are taking.

6. Side effects of the drug Cenpadol

During the use of Cenpadol, patients may experience some of the following side effects:
Rare: Allergies such as erythema, urticaria; Prolonged and high doses can cause liver damage. Some cases of thrombocytopenia. During the course of treatment, if there are any abnormal symptoms suspected of using Cenpadol, the patient should notify the treating doctor for timely treatment.

7. Precautions when using Cenpadol

Cenpadol should be used with caution in the following cases:
Active ingredient Paracetamol can cause serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), Lyell or foreign acute generalized pustular rash (AGEP); Use caution when using Paracetamol for people with previous anemia; Do not drink alcohol while taking medicines containing Paracetamol. In case of salt diet, it should be noted that Cenpadol contains 95.1mg of Na in 1 pack. If the pain symptoms persist for more than 5 days or the fever persists for more than 3 days or the medicine is not effective enough, other more dangerous symptoms appear, the patient should not prolong self-medication without consulting the doctor. doctor.

8. Paracetamol overdose and how to handle it

Overdose can occur due to a single high dose or repeated intake of high doses of Paracetamol (7.5 - 10g for 1-2 days) or long-term use of the drug. Hepatic necrosis is the most serious acute toxic effect of paracetamol overdose and can be fatal. Nausea/vomiting and abdominal pain usually occur within 2-3 hours after taking high doses of Paracetamol.
Handling Paracetamol overdose:
Gastric lavage for all cases of Paracetamol overdose, preferably within 4 hours after oral administration and active supportive treatment. Using antidote Paracetamol: N- acetylcysteine and Methionine. In addition, activated charcoal and/or salt bleach can be used to reduce the absorption of Paracetamol. Above is information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Cenpadol. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Cenpadol exactly as directed by your doctor.

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