Medicine : Picomp

Name:Picomp
Type:Tablet
Manufacturer:John Walter Labs
Generic Use:Paracetamol , Caffeine , Phenylephrine
Composition:Paracetamol(325mg) , Caffeine(30mg) , Phenylephrine(5 Mg)
Substitutes:picomp , picomp , picomp


Generic ( Paracetamol )


Typical use Of Paracetamol :Paracetamol Is Used For The Relief Of Mild To Moderate Pain In Conditions Such As Headache (including Migraine), Toothache, Ear Pain, Joint Pain, Pain Of Menstruation, Fever, Feverish Colds, And Flu.
Mechanism of action of Paracetamol :Paracetamol Is Categorized As An Analgesic (painkiller) And Antipyretic (fever Reducing) Drug. Paracetamol Reduces Pain By Increasing The Pain Threshold. It Reduces Fever By Acting On The Temperature-regulating Region Of Brain, Resulting In Increased Blood Flow Across The Skin, Sweating And Heat Loss.
Drug Interaction of Paracetamol :Cholestyramine, Metoclopramide And Domperidone May Alter The Effects Of Paracetamol. Use Of Paracetamol With Warfarin May Increase The Risk Of Bleeding. Paracetamol May Increase The Effects Of Chloramphenicol. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Paracetamol :Side Effects Of Paracetamol Are Usually Rare, And Include Allergic Reactions Such As Shortness Of Breath, Abnormalities Of Blood Cells, Skin Reddening, Blisters Or Rash, Swollen Facial Features, Or A Runny Nose. Overdose (more Than 4 G In Adults And More Than 2 G In Children) May Cause Severe Liver Damage.

INTERACTIONS OF PARACETAMOL

How Paracetamol will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown No Risk To The Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Paracetamol will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Moderately Safe: No Studies Have Been Conducted In Breastfeeding Women, However There Is Possibility Of Ill Effect To The Breastfed Infants; Or Studies Conducted In Breastfeeding Women Show Minimal Non-threatening Side Effects To The Infants. Drugs Should Be Given Only If The Potential Benefit Justifies The Potential Risk To The Infant. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Paracetamol

No Studies Found





Generic ( Caffeine )


Typical use Of Caffeine :To Treat Migraine Headaches And Mental Alertness. Caffeine Is Also Used In Combination With Pain Killers (aspirin And Paracetamol) And As A Supportive Treatment In Asthma.
Mechanism of action of Caffeine :Caffeine Acts By Stimulating The Brain (central Nervous System), Heart, And Muscles. It Also Improves The Effectiveness Of Pain-relievers Such As Paracetamol And Aspirin.
Drug Interaction of Caffeine :Taking Caffeine Along With Ephedrine Might Cause Excessive Brain Stimulation And Sometimes Serious Side Effects And Heart Problems. Phenytoin And Smoking With Caffeine May Decrease Level Of Caffeine In Blood. Certain Drugs Like Cimetidine, Disulfiram, Fluoroquinolones, Mexiletine And Oral Contraceptives May Enhance The Effects Of Caffeine By Increasing Its Concentration In Blood. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Caffeine :At Higher Doses (more Than 600 Mg Per Day), It May Cause Anxiety, Agitation, Diarrhea, Severe Urge To Vomit (nausea), Vomiting, Rapid Heart Rate (tachycardia), Rapid Heartbeat (palpitations), Inability To Sleep (insomnia), Restlessness, Nervousness, Involuntarily Shaking Of A Body Part (tremor) And Headache.

INTERACTIONS OF CAFFEINE

How Caffeine will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Caffeine will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Contraindicated: The Drug Should Not Be Used By Breastfeeding Women, As Evidences From Studies Have Shown That There Is A High Risk Of Causing Significant Damage To Infants.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Caffeine

No Studies Found





Generic ( Phenylephrine )


Typical use Of Phenylephrine :To Relieve Blocked Nose Caused By Common Cold Or In Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (hay Fever).
Mechanism of action of Phenylephrine :Phenylephrine Stimulates Receptors On Blood Vessels And Leads To Constriction Of Blood Vessels. This Leads To Decrease In The Flow Of Blood In The Blood Vessels Of Nose, Which In Turn Relieves Nasal Congestion.
Drug Interaction of Phenylephrine :Precaution Must Be Taken While Taking Following Medicine At The Same Time: Digoxin, Medicines For High Blood Pressure, Tricyclic Antidepressants, And Other Decongestants. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required.
Side effects of Phenylephrine :Difficulty In Breathing, Severe Allergic Reactions, Skin Rash, Urge To Vomit, Feeling Of Being Unwell, Headache, Fast Or Irregular Heartbeat, High Blood Pressure, Restlessness And Difficulty In Passing Urine For Men.

INTERACTIONS OF PHENYLEPHRINE

How Phenylephrine will impact on Pregnancy ?

Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

How Phenylephrine will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?

Possibly Unsafe: Evidence From Studies In Breastfeeding Women Show That There Is A Definite Risk Of Side Effects To The Breastfed Infants. However, Use Of The Drug In Breastfeeding Women Is Acceptable In Spite Of The Risk To The Infants, If The Drug Is Needed In A Life-threatening Situation Or For A Serious Disease For Which Safer Drugs Cannot Be Used Or Are Ineffective. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use.

Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of Phenylephrine

No Studies Found