anafortan 25 mg/300 mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is anafortan 25 mg/300 mg tablet used for?
Anafortan (Camylofin + Paracetamol) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Camylofin (25mg) + Paracetamol (300mg), which Camylofin: anticholinergic and smooth muscle relaxant; Paracetamol: COX inhibiti. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Camylofin + Paracetamol
- Manufacturer: Abbott
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ anafortan 25 mg/300 mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Abdominal cramps, Dysmenorrhea, Gastrointestinal spasms, Pain associated with smooth muscle spasms
Off-label uses: Renal colic, Biliary colic
โ๏ธ Pros & Cons
Benefits
- โ Pet ya period ke ainthan (spasmodic pain) mein bahut jaldi aaram deta hai.
- โ Bukhar aur dard dono ek tablet mein control ho jate hain.
- โ Halka aur safe hai, jyada sedation nahi hoti.
Drawbacks
- โ Kuch logon ko chakkar ya neend aane lagti hai.
- โ Zyada din tak lene se liver pe asar ho sakta hai (Paracetamol ki vajah se).
- โ Pregnant aur breastfeeding women ke liye safe nahi hai bina doctor ke salah ke.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Camylofin + Paracetamol |
| Brand Name | Anafortan |
| Manufacturer | Abbott |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antispasmodic + Analgesic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Camylofin: anticholinergic and smooth muscle relaxant; Paracetamol: COX inhibition in CNS
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take anafortan 25 mg/300 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of anafortan 25 mg/300 mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Dry mouth
- Blurred vision
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
- Constipation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Severe allergic reaction
- Urinary retention
- Tachycardia
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blood dyscrasias
- Pancreatitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased INR with high doses of paracetamol |
| Alcohol | Major | Increased hepatotoxicity risk |
| MAOIs | Major | Hypertensive crisis (camylofin) |
๐จ Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Alcohol
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- CNS depressants
- Warfarin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Metoclopramide
- Domperidone
- Cholestyramine
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food may delay absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased hepatotoxicity risk with chronic alcohol use
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, Severe hepatic impairment, Glaucoma, Urinary retention, Myasthenia gravis
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, Renal function, Symptoms of anticholinergic toxicity
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Paracetamol safe; camylofin unknown, use caution
Additional Safety Advice
Alcohol ke saath lena nuksan kar sakta hai, liver pe zyada load padta hai, isliye avoid karein.
Pregnancy mein iska istemal sirf doctor ki salah se karein, khaas kar pehle teen mahine mein.
Isse kuch logon ko chakkar ya neend aa sakti hai, isliye gadi chalane se pehle dhyan rakhein.
Liver ke mareez (jaundice, cirrhosis) ise na lein, Paracetamol ki vajah se liver damage ho sakta hai.
Kidney ki problem ho to doctor se poochhein, kyunki kam dose ki zaroorat ho sakti hai.
๐ Overdose Management
Activated charcoal, N-acetylcysteine for paracetamol overdose; supportive care for anticholinergic effects
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I take anafortan 25 mg/300 mg tablet on empty stomach?
A: Khaali pet lene se pet mein jalan ya dard ho sakta hai, isliye khaane ke baad lena behtar hai.
Q: Is it safe during pregnancy?
A: Nahi, pregnancy mein khaas kar pehle 3 mahine aur aakhri 3 mahine mein isse avoid karein bina doctor ki salah ke.
Q: What if I miss a dose?
A: Agar dose miss ho jaye to yaad aate hi le lein, lekin agar agle dose ka time ho gaya ho to skip karein. Double dose na lein.
Q: Does it cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
A: Haan, kuch logon ko isse halki neend ya susteelaapan (drowsiness) aa sakta hai, isliye bhari machine ya gadi na chalayein.
Q: How long does it take to show results?
A: Yeh tablet lene ke 30-45 minute ke andar dard aur ainthan mein aaram aana shuru ho jata hai.