Katadol Capsule

Flupirtine (100mg)

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Katadol Capsule is a pain relieving medicine. It is used to treat acute and chronic pain associated with various conditions such as muscle pain, headache, nerve pain, postoperative pain, and menstrual cramps. It is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Sharma, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:00 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Flupirtine (100mg)

Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Katadol Capsule can be taken with or without food. In general, you should try to use the smallest amount necessary to control your symptoms, for the shortest possible time. You should take this medicine regularly while you need it. Try not to miss doses as this will make the medicine less effective.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, dryness in mouth, and abdominal bloating. If any of these side effects do not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

To make sure it is safe for you, before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any medical conditions or disorders. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are using or taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using this medicine.

Uses of Katadol Capsule

Pain relief

Benefits of Katadol Capsule

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.

Side effects of Katadol Capsule

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 Katadol

Fatigue
Dizziness
Nausea
Dryness in mouth
Tremors
Heartburn
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Loss of appetite
Depression
Headache
Abdominal discomfort
Sleep disturbance
Increased sweating
Restlessness
Nervousness
Flatulence
Diarrhea

How to use Katadol Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Katadol Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Katadol Capsule works

Katadol Capsule decreases the perception of pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

All substitutes for Katadol Capsule

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Katadol Capsule is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them.
Inform your doctor before starting Katadol Capsule if
- You have an underlying liver disease
- You take alcohol regularly
- You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding
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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Katadol Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Katadol Capsule 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

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Katadol Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Katadol Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Katadol Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Katadol Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Katadol Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Katadol Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Is Katadol Capsule beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?

Yes, Katadol Capsule is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Katadol Capsule is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.

What is the benefit of using Katadol Capsule with paracetamol?

Both Katadol Capsule and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Katadol Capsule, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.

Does Katadol Capsule cause liver toxicity?

Yes, Katadol Capsule causes liver toxicity. Use of Katadol Capsule is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.

Can Katadol Capsule be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?

Katadol Capsule can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.

Does use of Katadol Capsule cause green discoloration of urine?

There have been case reports that Katadol Capsule causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.

Is Katadol Capsule useful in the treatment of epilpesy?

Katadol Capsule is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Katadol Capsule for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.

Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Katadol Capsule?

Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Katadol Capsule like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Katadol Capsule. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyridine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Selective neuronal potassium channel openers (SNEPCO)

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Patients taking Katadol Capsule

Twice A Day

54%

Once A Day

24%

Thrice A Day

23%

What are you using Katadol Capsule for?

Pain relief

88%

Nerve pain

12%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

50%

Excellent

33%

Average

17%

What were the side-effects while using Katadol Capsule?

Nausea

33%

No Side Effect

33%

Drowsiness

33%

How do you take Katadol Capsule?

With or without food

50%

With food

50%

Please rate Katadol Capsule on price

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Average

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Name: Lupin Ltd
Address: 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India

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Country of origin: India

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Katadol Capsule

General Information

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Marketer

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Product introduction

Uses of Katadol Capsule

Benefits of Katadol Capsule

Side effects of Katadol Capsule

How to use Katadol Capsule

How Katadol Capsule works

All substitutes for Katadol Capsule

Flupinol 100mg Capsule

Lupirtin Capsule

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Safertine 100mg Capsule

Flutipar 100mg Capsule

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Is Katadol Capsule beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?

What is the benefit of using Katadol Capsule with paracetamol?

Does Katadol Capsule cause liver toxicity?

Can Katadol Capsule be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?

Does use of Katadol Capsule cause green discoloration of urine?

Is Katadol Capsule useful in the treatment of epilpesy?

Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Katadol Capsule?

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