Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Drug Class
Other Analgesics And Antipyretics
Chemical Class
Methyl Xanthine class
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
N02BE01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Amsipol?
Uses
Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant. It works by stimulating the brain. Caffeine is found naturally in foods and beverages suc...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Methyl Xanthine class
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in CNS Stimulant pharmacological group
Caffeine also known as Methyl Theobromine, Methyl Theobromine, Methyl Theobromine. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Methyl Xanthine class. It belongs to Phosphodiesterase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in CNS Stimulant pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Caffeine is 194.20. Its pKa is 13.9.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO,IV
100 to 200 mg — As recommended.
2
Child · Intravenous
2.5 — As recommended.
Maintenance
3
Child · Intravenous
10 mg/kg — As recommended.
Load for Once
4
Child · Oral
2.5 mg/kg — As recommended.
Maintenance, As Required
5
Child · Oral
10 mg/kg — As recommended.
Load for Once
Safety Alerts
Caffeine is contraindicated in conditions like Cardiac arrhythmia, Peptic ulcer, Hypersensitivity
Important Warnings
Impaired hepatic function, body-weight under 50 kg, chronic alcohol consumption, chronic dehydration, chronic malnutrition, hepatocellular insufficiency, long-term use (especially in those who are malnourished)
Before administering, check when paracetamol last administered and cumulative paracetamol dose over previous 24 hours,
Side Effects
Cyanosisskin eruptionshypoglycaemiaCNS stimulations. Rare: Skin reactionsblood disordershepatoxicity (high dose)Stevens-Johnson syndrometoxic epidermal necrolysisacute Generalized exanthematous pustulosismalaiseleucopenianeutropeniathrombocytopenia.
Drug Interactions
Drugs which delay gastric emptying (e.g. antichol inergics
narcotics).
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Tab Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 904.33
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 200 · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 200Rs 904.33
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