Camifort DS 50mg/325mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Curosis Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Camylofin (50mg) + Paracetamol (325mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassGASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating4.4
User Reviews719

FAQ

Question
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Camifort DS 50mg/325mg?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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Can the use of Camifort DS 50mg/325mg cause damage to liver?
Camifort DS 50mg/325mg contains Paracetamol. Very high doses of this medicine is known to harm the liver. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may further increase your risk of liver damage. Use of this medicine should preferably be avoided in patients with underlying liver disease. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any early signs and symptoms of liver damage. These symptoms may include fever, rash, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, dark urine, yellow skin or eyes and abnormal liver enzymes.
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Can I drink alcohol while taking Camifort DS 50mg/325mg?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Camifort DS 50mg/325mg. Drinking alcohol will increase the risk of serious side effects caused by Camifort DS 50mg/325mg.
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What if you forget to take Camifort DS Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Camifort DS 50mg/325mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Camifort DS 50mg/325mg Tablet Reviews

Camifort DS 50mg/325mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of abdominal pain. It works effectively to reduce abdominal pain and cramps by relaxing the muscles of the stomach and gut. It also blocks certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever.

Camifort DS 50mg/325mg is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are dryness in mouth, constipation, blurred vision, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may also cause dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How Camifort DS 50mg/325mg Tablet Works

Camifort DS 50mg/325mg is a combination of two medicines: Camylofin and Paracetamol, which relieves abdominal pain. Camylofin is an anti-cholinergic which relaxes the muscles in the stomach and gut (intestine) and stops sudden muscle contractions (spasms). By doing this, it relieves cramps, pain, bloating, and discomfort. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an anti-pyretic (fever reducer) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that causes fever and pain.

How to Use Camifort DS 50mg/325mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Camifort DS 50mg/325mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Camifort DS 50mg/325mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Abdominal pain: Camifort DS 50mg/325mg effectively relieves sudden muscle spasms or contractions in the stomach and intestine (gut), thereby relaxing the muscles and improving movement of food. It also blocks chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain sensation. This helps to treat abdominal pain (or stomach pain) as well as cramps, bloating and discomfort. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Eventually, it will help you to go about your daily activities more easily and have a better, more active, quality of life.

Uses of Camifort DS 50mg/325mg Tablet

  • Treatment of Abdominal pain

Camifort DS 50mg/325mg Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Camifort DS 50mg/325mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Camifort DS 50mg/325mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Camifort DS 50mg/325mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney  CAUTION
Camifort DS 50mg/325mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Camifort DS 50mg/325mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, Camifort DS 50mg/325mg contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for kidney disease patients.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Camifort DS 50mg/325mg.
Liver  CAUTION
Camifort DS 50mg/325mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Camifort DS 50mg/325mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Camifort DS 50mg/325mg is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Quick Tips

  • It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
  • Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first. 
  • Take it as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Long term use may lead to serious side effects.
  • Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Camifort DS 50mg/325mg as it can cause excessive drowsiness and increase your risk of stomach problems.
  • Camifort DS 50mg/325mg is used for the treatment of stomach pain.

References

  1. Drugs.com. Camylofin.
  2. Acetaminophen. San Diego, California: Cadence Pharmaceuticals, Inc; 1951 [revised Nov. 2010].
  3. Paracetamol. Barnstaple, Devon: Accord-UK Ltd.; 2011 [revised 12 Jul. 2017].

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