Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Caffeine
Drug Class
Lung Surfactants
Chemical Class
Methyl Xanthine class
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
D11AX26, N06BC01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is PEYONA?
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
Cardiovascular disease, impaired renal or hepatic function, GERD, increased heart rate, increase in metabolism, diuresis and electrolytes imbalance
Side Effects
GI disturbanceirritabilityrestlessness and jitterinesstachycardiahypertensionsee literature.
Drug Interactions
Theophylline.
Storage
Tab Store at room temperature. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 2,660
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 2,660 per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 2,660
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 53,801.17
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Caffeine, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
Cafergot
+ Ergotamine
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NOVARTIS
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+ Paracetamol
Rs 52.5Rs 5.25/unit
GlaxoSmithKline PAKISTAN
Calpolplus
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+ Paracetamol
Rs 55.26
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Panadol Extra
+ Paracetamol
Rs 57Rs 5.7/unit
HALEON
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+ Paracetamol
Rs 165
No DRAP alertsSTANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Febrolxtra
+ Paracetamol
Rs 166
No DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON
Calpolplus
+ Paracetamol
Rs 284
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
Acetofeine
65mg
+ Paracetamol
Rs 439.67
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.
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