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Kafen
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Kafen uses
Active ingredient (in each tablet)
Kafen 200mg
Purpose
Alertness aid
Use
- helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness
Warnings
For occasional use only
Do not use
- in children under 12 years of age
- as a substitute for sleep
When using this product limit the use of Kafen containing medications, foods, or beverages because too much Kafen may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and occasionally, rapid heartbeat. The recommended dose of this product contains about as much Kafen as a cup of coffee.
Stop use and ask a doctor if fatigue or drowsiness persists or continues to recur
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- adults and children 12 years of age and over: take 1 tablet not more often than every 3 to 4 hours.
Other information
- store at room temperature
- avoid excessive heat (greater than 100°F) or humidity
Inactive ingredients
carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, dextrose, FD&C yellow #6 aluminum lake, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, starch, titanium dioxide
Questions or comments?
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Display Panel Kafen: 16 ct. Package
Kafen®
CAFFEINE ALERTNESS AID
16 TABLETS
200mg each
FUNCTIONAL Kafen® for Mental Alertness
SAFE & EFFECTIVE
One tablet is equal to about a cup of coffee
Kafen®
Making the Most of Every Day.®
Tamper Evident Feature: individually sealed in foil for your protection. Do not
use if foil or plastic bubble is torn or punctured.
Vivarin®, Vivarin® and design, stylization and trade dress, and FUNCTIONAL
CAFFEINE® are registered trademarks of Meda AB.
Distributed by:
Meda Consumer Healthcare Inc.
Marietta, GA 30062 ©2011 Meda AB
www.vivarin.com
16 ct. Package
Display Panel Kafen: 40 ct. Package
SAFE & EFFECTIVE
FUNCTIONAL Kafen® for Mental Alertness
Kafen®
Kafen ALERTNESS AID
40 Tablets
200mg each
FUNCTIONAL Kafen® for Mental Alertness
Tamper Evident Feature: Individually sealed in foil for your protection. Do not use if foil or plastic bubble is torn or punctured.
VIVARIN® helps restore mental alertness or wakefulness when experiencing fatigue or drowsiness (FDA approved uses), so you can accomplish all the things you want to do and all the things you need to do.
Vivarin®, Vivarin® and design, stylization and trade dress, and FUNCTIONAL
CAFFEINE® are registered trademarks of Meda AB.
Made in the U.S.A.
Kafen®
Making the Most of Every Day.®
Distributed by:
Meda Consumer Healthcare Inc.
Marietta, GA 30062 ©2013 Meda AB
www.vivarin.com
40 ct. Package
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References
- Dailymed."VIVARIN (CAFFEINE) TABLET [MEDA CONSUMER HEALTHCARE INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."CAFFEINE; ERGOTAMINE TARTRATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "caffeine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Kafen?Depending on the reaction of the Kafen after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Kafen not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Kafen addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Kafen, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Kafen consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
Visitor reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetVisitor reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported price estimates
What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Kafen is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Kafen drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Kafen is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported doses
What is the dose of Kafen drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 101-200mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 101-200mg | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yetVisitor reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-29 | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reviews
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology