Katadol Capsule belongs to a group of 'non-opioid analgesics' medicines used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal pain. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that is associated with damage to tissues. It allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Perception of pain can differ from person to person where from tolerable to non-tolerable. 

Katadol Capsule compromises of 'Flupirtine' that exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage.

Take Katadol Capsule as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take $ame as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. Some persons may experience common side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, pruritus (itchy skin), dry mouth and gastric fullness, nausea and muscle tremor. Most of the side effects of Katadol Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Katadol Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by the doctor. Katadol Capsule may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Katadol Capsule should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol and Katadol Capsule as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness, it might also increase stomach bleeding risk. Do not take other pain killers along with Katadol Capsule unless prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects. People with hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis, any liver problems, tinnitus should not take Katadol Capsule as it may lead to life-threatening conditions.

Katadol Capsule is used to provide relief from mild to moderate pain and inflammation associated with muscle pain involving the musculoskeletal system, tension headaches, dental extraction, pain associated with muscle spasm, tumour or cancer pain and pain after trauma-related/orthopaedic surgery and injuries. Additionally, Katadol Capsule also relieve symptoms of abnormal menses cycle like menstrual period pain, premenstrual syndrome symptoms (PMS) and heavy menstrual periods management in women. Katadol Capsule exerts dual effects by relaxing muscles and treating pain. It works by blocking the signals responsible for the sense of pain and inflammation produced at the sites of injury and damage. Katadol Capsule has better tolerability than other pain killers and has low gastric problems (like gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcer and blockage). Long-term use of opioids pain killers leads to side effects like nausea, constipation, sedation, confusion, pruritis, urinary retention, tolerance and dependence which may be experienced with Katadol Capsule . 

• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Heartburn
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Stomach trouble
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea/vomiting
• Restlessness/nervousness

A person dealing with kidney problems, over 65 years of age or taking blood clotting (anticoagulants) medicines should only take Katadol Capsule after consulting with the doctor. Katadol Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as safety and efficacy of Katadol Capsule is not established. However, your doctor may prescribe Katadol Capsule for you during pregnancy if he/she feels the benefit to you outweighs the risk. While Katadol Capsule may pass in the lactating mother's breast milk, it is advisable to take it only if prescribed by your doctor. Katadol Capsule tends to cause stomach upset. Thus, it is recommended to consume Katadol Capsule with meals to minimize gastric side effects. If you have a peptic ulcer diagnosis, Katadol Capsule is best avoided unless prescribed by your doctor. Katadol Capsule can cause liver injury when taken in large doses. Concomitant use of alcohol is best avoided as it aggravates liver toxicity. Although it is generally a safe medicine to use, it should be avoided in patients with kidney disease as Katadol Capsule may hurt renal functions. In case you develop diarrhoea or vomiting when taking Katadol Capsule , consult your doctor about the continuation of Katadol Capsule as it can increase dehydration and lead to kidney damage. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided during the treatment with Katadol Capsule as it may lead to increased risk of liver damage. If you have a severe allergy to painkillers or have hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis any liver problems then don't take Katadol Capsule as it can cause serious side effects. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Drugs containing painkillers (nimesulide, paracetamol), blood clotting agents (warfarin), blood pressure-lowering agents (hydrochlorothiazide),anti-epilepsy medicine (carbamazepine), medicines for mania (lithium) should not be taken with Katadol Capsule as they may interact with Katadol Capsule . 

Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol as it may worsen liver problems.

Drug-Disease Interaction: People with hepatic encephalopathy, myasthenia gravis, any liver problems, or tinnitus should not take Katadol Capsule as it may lead to life-threatening conditions. 

• NIMESULIDE
• WARFARIN
• HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
• LITHIUM
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PARACETAMOL

• Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
• Massages can also be helpful.
• Avoid freezing and hot temperatures.
• Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water.
• Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes, instead, wear loose garments.
• Mild exercises such as jogging and walking are helpful for muscle stretching.
• To avoid developing pressure sores, change your position at least every two hours.
• Hot or cold therapy can help treat pain. Apply an ice-pack or hot-pack on the muscle for 15-20minutes.
• Do not go for heavy exercise as it may increase your joint pain in arthritis. Instead, you can do stretching, low impact aerobic exercise like walking on a treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscle strength by lifting light weights.
• Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, vitamin D, calcium-enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.

Persons taking Katadol Capsule may have false-positive results for urobilinogen, bilirubin and urine protein on urine test strips. So tell your lab assistant that you are taking Katadol Capsule .

Pain is a symptom triggered by the nervous system, causing uncomfortable sensations in the body. Pain can be dull or sharp. It can be described as a stinging, throbbing, sore and pinching sensation. Pain can occur frequently, or it can be consistent. The tolerance of pain can vary from person to person. Pain can be acute or can occur for a longer duration, it can be localized or can be overall. The common causes of pain are cramps, headache, muscle strain, arthritis or bone fractures. Pain can help diagnose a person's condition to know any underlying problems.