Common Fatigue, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Nausea, Dry mouth, Abdominal bloating, Itching, Tremor.

Expert advice for Katadol Capsule
Katadol is given when pain killers (NSAIDs) cannot be given due to gastric damage caused by them. Inform your doctor before starting Katadol if


You have an underlying liver disease
You take alcohol regularly
You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding

Get your liver function tests done before starting Katadol and follow up tests every week while you are taking the medicine. Stop taking Katadol and immediately inform your doctor if you get any symptoms of liver disease like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or yellow colored urine.

Q. Is Katadol beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Yes, Katadol is seen to be beneficial in the treatment of fibromyalgia in some clinical studies, however, Katadol is yet to get formal regulatory approval for this condition. Fibromyalgia is a disease that is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and depression.

Q. What is the benefit of using Katadol with paracetamol?
Both Katadol and paracetamol help in relieving pain but they work in entirely different ways. When paracetamol is given with Katadol, pain relief is better as compared to single drug use. However, both can cause liver toxicity, so monitoring of liver function is very important when taken together.

Q. Does Katadol cause liver toxicity?
Yes, Katadol causes liver toxicity. Use of Katadol is contraindicated in patients with an underlying liver disease.

Q. Can Katadol be used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?
Katadol can be used for the relief of pain associated with osteorthritis and post orthopedic surgery pain. It is especially useful for patients who cannot take NSAIDs because of the risk of NSAID-induced gastritis.

Q. Does use of Katadol cause green discoloration of urine?
There have been case reports that Katadol causes green discoloration of urine. However, this is not a very commonly seen effect. Inform your doctor if you experience this symptom.

Q. Is Katadol useful in the treatment of epilpesy?
Katadol is not approved for the treatment of epilepsy. However, a few animal studies have shown a beneficial effect of Katadol for treating epilepsy and this effect is still being explored.

Q. Would I experience any withdrawal symptoms once I stop using Katadol?
Yes, you can experience withdrawal symptoms once you stop using Katadol like sweating, tremor, and mood alterations with long term use of Katadol. Inform your doctor if you have these symptoms.