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
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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 57
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 5.7 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 57
ServaidRs 182
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.
Calpol Plus
500Mg 65Mg
Rs 52.5Rs 5.25/unit
GlaxoSmithKline PAKISTAN
Calpolplus
500mg
Rs 55.26
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Pedrolextra
Rs 165
No DRAP alertsSTANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Febrolxtra
Rs 166
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON
Calpolplus
Rs 284
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Acetofeine
65mg
Rs 439.67
No DRAP alertsArreta Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Pedrol Extra
65mg
Rs 165
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsSTANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Tyladol Extra
500mg
Rs 439.67 ceiling
No DRAP alertsBRYON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Pyrecaf Plus
500mg
Rs 153.73 ceiling
Pulse Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Amsipol
500mg
Rs 904.33 ceiling
English Pharmaceutical Indsutries
Acetofeine
500mg
Rs 439.67 ceiling
No DRAP alertsArreta Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
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.
Often Bought Together
Calpol Plus — Calpol Plus Tablets 500Mg/65Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)Rs 52.5Calpol — Calpol Tablets 500Mg (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)Rs 34.6Febrol Ds — Febrol Ds 60Ml Suspension 250Mg/5MlRs 86.45Febrol — Febrol 60Ml Suspension 120Mg/5Ml Rs 59.85Febrol — Febrol Tablets 500Mg (1 Box = 20 Strips) (1 Strip = 10 Tablets)Rs 33.6
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