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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Paracetamol
Drug Class
Pain Management
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 Napadoc?
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
Respiratory depression, obstructed airways, acute alcoholism, head injury, raised intra cranial pressure, biliary tract surgery
Important Warnings
Renal or hepatic impairment, BPH, hypothyroidism, inflammatory or obstructive bowel disease, elderly, labour, sodium restricted diets
Side Effects
Abdominal painanorexiablood disordersdepressionhypothermialeucopeniamalaisemuscle fasciculationneutropeniapancreatitisseizuresthrombocytopeniadependenceconstipationnausea
Drug Interactions
MAOis or CNS depressants.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Risk of respiratory depression and withdrawal symptoms in the neonate, risk of gastric stasis and inhalation pneumonia in the mother if opioid analgesics are used during labour and delivery
Lactation
Not recommended
Storage
Tab Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 63.1
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 6.31 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 150.9
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 63.1
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Paracetamol, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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