Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine
About Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is used to relieve pain. 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. Chronic pain lasts for a long duration and is caused by 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.
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is composed of three medicines: Ibuprofen, Paracetamol and Caffeine. Together, they relieve symptoms of arthritis and dysmenorrhea (painful periods or menstrual cramps) and reduce fever. Ibuprofen is known to have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect for reducing mild to moderate pain. It works by blocking the effect of a chemical known as prostaglandin responsible for inducing pain and inflammation in our body. Paracetamol acts as a mild analgesic and antipyretic (fever reducer). It lowers the elevated body temperature and mild pain by inhibiting the synthesis of a chemical messenger (prostaglandin) and by promoting heat loss (through sweating) that helps reset the hypothalamic thermostat. Caffeine acts as a common stimulant, added to speed up the action of ibuprofen and paracetamol in relieving pain and reducing inflammation. Together all these three medicines help in reducing mild to moderate pain in a shorter duration.
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine can be taken with or after the meal. If stomach upset or irritation occurs, it is advisable to take Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine with food or milk. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Do not take Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine if your pain lasts for more than ten days or if the fever lasts for more than three days. Do not take a double dose if you missed one dose. Like all medicines, Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking this medicine if you experience symptoms like tightness of the chest, breathing difficulties, fever, skin rashes, increased heart rate and or in case of any signs of hypersensitivity.
Do not take Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine if you are allergic to painkillers like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen or diclofenac. It is not recommended for use in children, people with liver disease, heart disease, or gastric ulcers/bleeding problems. Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine may be associated with a small increase in the risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction). Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may damage your liver and cause increased side effects on taking this drug. Consult your doctor if your symptoms of pain, inflammation, and fever do not disappear even after ten days.
Uses of Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine
Medicinal Benefits
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is composed of ibuprofen, caffeine and paracetamol primarily used to treat mild to moderate pain. Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is prescribed mainly to treat pain and get relief from discomfort caused by conditions like tooth pain, arthritis, period pain, and other types 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 reduce drowsiness caused by paracetamol. Paracetamol has the advantage of producing less gastric irritation compared to other painkillers like aspirin.
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Side Effects of Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Restlessness
Drug Warnings
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine should be taken with caution if you have an active stomach ulcer, recent gastrointestinal bleeding, asthma, recent bypass heart surgery, heart disease, or a history of allergy to any painkillers or analgesics. Caffeine can pass in the breast milk which may have a stimulating effect on the breastfed child. Therefore, Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine should be avoided in pregnant or breastfeeding females.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine 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 Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine and may alter its efficacy.
Drug-Food Interaction: Excessive intake of caffeine containing food or drinks like coffee, tea, chocolate and some fizzy drinks should be avoided while taking Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine. Taking together may lead to drowsiness and dizziness and sleepiness.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine 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.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionTaking Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine 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 Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine.
Pregnancy
unsafeUse of Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine during pregnancy is not recommended as taking this medicine during the last 3 months of pregnancy may harm the unborn baby.
Breast Feeding
unsafeCaffeine can pass in the breast milk which may have stimulating effect on breastfed child. Therefore, Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine should be avoided in the breastfeeding stage.
Driving
cautionAfter taking Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine you may notice dizziness, sleepiness, drowsiness or fatigue as it contain caffeine as stimulant. So, in this you should stop taking Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine and contact your doctor.
Liver
cautionIbuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
cautionIbuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
cautionIbuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is contraindicated in children below 20 kg body weight or younger than 6 years of age. It may cause kidney problems in children and adolescents who are dehydrated.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include more glucosamine, chondroitin sulphate, vitamin D, calcium enriched supplements. Besides this, turmeric and fish oils can help in reducing inflammation in the tissue.
- 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 treadmill, bike riding and swimming. You can also strengthen your muscles by lifting light weights.
- In chronic condition of arthritis or joint pain try to include fish like salmon, trout, tuna, and sardines. These fishes are enriched with omega-3 fatty acids that minimize level of chemical called cytokines, which ramp up inflammation.
- Your sitting posture is important especially when you have pain and inflammation. Try to sit as little as possible, and only for a short duration of time. Long term immobility is harmful in conditions like arthritis. Use back support like a rolled up towel at the back of your spine curve to minimize pain. Keep your knees and hips at a right angle. Besides this, you can also use a foot rest if required.
Special Advise
- Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is commonly prescribed for relieving pain in both acute and chronic conditions and in cases of fever. Do not take the drug beyond its suggested dose and frequency.
- Avoid driving while consuming Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine as it can cause dizziness in some individuals and hamper your focus and reflexes.
- Avoid concomitant consumption of drugs containing the same chemicals as Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine as it can lead to overdosage and unwanted side effects.
- Immediately consult your doctor in case of persistent side effects like stomach pain on consumption of Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine.
- Avoid consuming alcohol while you are on Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic) in nature. Acute pain is, for a short time, caused by damage to the tissues of the muscle, bone, or organs. While, chronic pain lasts for a longer duration and is caused due to pathologies like nerve damage, osteoarthritis and dental pain due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury. Many women have painful periods known as dysmenorrhea, most often menstrual cramps. On the other hand, Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that results in chronic pain in joints (especially knee) and stiffness, making daily tasks difficult.
FAQs
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is used to relieve pain in conditions like headache, migraine, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, dental pain, cold and fever.
No, Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine should not be taken as a long term medication as it may lead to stomach ulcers/bleeding and kidney problems. For best results of Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine, take it in doses and duration mentioned by your doctor.
No, it is not advisable to take Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine with depression medication. Please inform your doctor if you are taking depression medicine before starting Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine.
Yes, Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is a short term medication and if you feel better you can stop taking Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine, but only after consulting your doctor.
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is known to be contra-indicated in patients with allergy to painkillers (NSAIDs) or any of the components or excipients of this medicine. Its use should also be avoided in patients with history of stomach ulcer and kidney/liver disease.
No, Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is not indicated for stomach pain. Also, If you have stomach pain post ingestion it may be a sign of stomach ulcer, or gastric bleeding. Do not take Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine in this condition. It is better to inform your doctor in case of stomach pain post ingestion of this medication.
It depends on whether your cough and cold pills contain ibuprofen, paracetamol and caffeine or not. If it contains these three medicines, do not take it. It may lead to over dosage, thereby producing unpleasant side effects. Consult your doctor before taking it in such cases.
Do not give Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine to children under 6 years old or children weighing less than 20 kg (44 lbs). This medication can cause kidney problems in children and teenagers who are dehydrated. Be cautious and consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
Caffeine acts as a stimulant. It is added to speed up the action of ibuprofen and paracetamol in relieving pain and reducing inflammation.
Taking too much caffeine can lead to negative side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and sleepiness. Therefore, limit intake of other caffeine-containing foods and drinks, such as coffee, tea, chocolate, and fizzy drinks (like energy drinks or soda).
Stop taking Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine and consult or call your doctor immediately if you have a hypersensitive or allergic reaction after taking Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine.
No, it is not specifically intended to treat viral infections. Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is intended to relieve pain and inflammation associated with headaches, migraine, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, and dental pain.
No, it is not an antibiotic. Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is a combination medication containing caffeine (a stimulant), ibuprofen (an analgesic), and paracetamol (a mild analgesic and antipyretic).
Consult the doctor before taking Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine if you have high blood pressure. The doctor will decide if it is safe for you or not.
Taking steroids with Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine may increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding. Therefore, steroids should be used with Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine cautiously and only if advised by the doctor.
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney problems. Consult the doctor before taking Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine if you have kidney problems.
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is a combination medication, it contains caffeine (a stimulant), ibuprofen (an analgesic), and paracetamol (a mild analgesic and antipyretic). It is used in the treatment of headaches, migraine, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, dental pain, colds, and fever.
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine may cause nausea and vomiting in some individuals as a side effect. Eat small, frequent meals, drink water regularly and avoid spicy foods if you have nausea/vomiting. If nausea/vomiting persists or worsens, consult your doctor.
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine may cause dizziness in some individuals. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness.
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine contains caffeine which may cause insomnia in some individuals. Consult the doctor if you have problems with sleep during treatment with Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine.
Taking Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine for a long time or in high doses may hurt your kidneys. Ibuprofen and paracetamol can reduce blood flow to the kidneys and cause damage, while caffeine can increase urine production, putting extra strain on the kidneys. To stay safe, always follow the doctor’s instructions.
No, taking Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine in higher doses will not make it more effective and may even be harmful. Taking more than the recommended dose can increase the risk of side effects, such as stomach ulcers, bleeding, and kidney damage. Always follow the recommended dosage and duration of use. If you're not getting relief from your symptoms, consult your doctor for alternative treatments or adjustments to your dosage.
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it away from children’s reach.
It is specifically not a pain killer. Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is a combination medication. However, it is used to relieve pain.
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is safe for the kidney when used as prescribed by your doctor. However, it may damage your kidney if used in higher doses or for a longer duration. Hence, take it only as advised by the doctor.
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine is used to relieve pain and may not help with cold. Consult the doctor if you have a cold; the doctor will prescribe suitable medication.
No, Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine may generally start to show its effect within 30 minutes to 1 hour after consumption. However, the exact timing can vary depending on individual factors. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding it.
It is safe to take Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine daily for the duration prescribed by the doctor, generally up to 5 to 7 days. However, it is important to follow the recommended dosage and consult your doctor if you need to take it for a longer period.
The common side effects of Ibuprofen+paracetamol+caffeine include nausea, indigestion, stomach pain, and restlessness. Most of these side effects resolve gradually over time. However, if it persists or worsens please consult your doctor.
