Generic:
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Acetaminophen, Tramadol HCI
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Therapeutic Class:
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Non-Narcotic Analgesics
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Composition:
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Calfina Plus (Tramadol
hydrochloride/Acetaminophen) tablets contains tramadol 37.5 mg and
acetaminophen 325 mg.
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Description:
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Calfina Plus contains Tramadol hydrochloride & Acetaminophen. Tramadol is a centrally acting synthetic opioid analgesic. The analgesic profile of tramadol is attributed to the binding of parent and M1 metabolite to μ-opioid receptors and weak inhibition of reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin.
Acetaminophen is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic. Acetaminophen also
has centrally acting analgesic effects.
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Indications:
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Calfina Plus is indicated for
management of:
- Postoperative pain
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Backache
- Cirrhotic pain
- Pain of acute pharyngitis, acute tonsillitis, acute otitis media
- Migraine
- Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
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Dosage:
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Calfina Plus can be used in
adults and children over 16 years of age for the management of acute pain,
the recommended dose of Calfina Plus is 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours as
needed for pain relief, up to a maximum of 8 tablets per day.
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Presentations:
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Calfina Plus Tab 10’s
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