Description
Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension is a commonly prescribed medicine that is used to lower body temperature and reduce inflammation and pain in infants and children. The medication belongs to a category of drugs called analgesics (pain killers), and antipyretics (fever-reducing agents). It is beneficial in the treatment of pain that can be temporary or chronic in nature. The medicine can also be prescribed for the dental pain that can occur due to damage to the tooth nerve, infection, decay, extraction, or injury. The medicine is highly beneficial in providing relief from the symptoms of muscle pain, arthritis pain, dysmenorrhea (painful periods or menstrual cramps), and dental pain and reduces fever.
Take the Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension as per the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor. Shake the suspension well before use and do not indulge in the overdosage of the medicine. Some people may experience a few side effects such as nausea, vomiting, flatulence, constipation, skin rashes, and peptic ulcers. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Paracetamol Suspension or similar medicines. Store the suspension in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
Medical Benefits of Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension
Paracetamol Oral Suspension is primarily used for pain relief that is mild to moderate and reduces fever in Children. The medicine belongs to a class of drugs called analgesics (pain killers), and antipyretics (fever-reducing agents). The medication is also useful in the treatment of tooth pain, arthritis, period pain, and other types of short-term pains. The medicine works by blocking the chemical messenger in the brain responsible for causing pain. Paracetamol works by lowering the body temperature and providing relief from mild pain by suppressing the prostaglandin by promoting heat loss through sweating which helps reset the hypothalamic thermostat.
Paracetamol also offers an additional advantage by causing less gastric irritation than other painkillers such as aspirin. The medicine is highly effective in providing relief from pain associated with migraine, headache, backache, period (menstrual) pain, dental pain, and rheumatic and muscular pain. The antipyretic action of this medicine is highly beneficial in reducing the fever and providing relief from pain, especially in children.
Directions for Use
Follow the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor. Shake the Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension well before use. You can take the suspension with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Side Effects of Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension
There are mild to moderate side effects of Paracetamol Oral Suspension that do not last for a long time. The side effects may vary in all the users as they depend on the physiological condition and response to the treatment. Immediately, inform your doctor if your side effects persist or worsen with time. The range of side effects noticed on using the Paracetamol Suspension are mentioned as follows:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Constipation
- Dyspepsia
- Abdominal pain
- Skin rashes (urticaria)
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
Drug Interactions
Paracetamol Oral Suspension may interact with other drugs when taken together or shortly after taking another medicine. The suspension can also interact with certain food items or diseases. Do not take Ibuprofen and Paracetamol Suspension with the following mentioned drugs:
- Lithium
- Blood thinner or anticoagulant (warfarin, ticlopidine)
- cholesterol-lowering drugs (cholestyramine)
- Analgesics (aspirin)
- Antibiotics (chloramphenicol, rifampicin)
- Anti-gout medicines (probenecid)
- Antitubercular drug (isoniazid)
- Anticonvulsants (lamotrigine, carbamazepine, phenytoin)
- Anti-nausea agents (metoclopramide, domperidone)
- Antidepressants (duloxetine)
Safety Precautions
- Avoid consuming alcohol with Paracetamol Suspension as it may interact and cause adverse side effects.
- Do not take Paracetamol Suspension without your doctor’s consultation if you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby.
- Store the Paracetamol Suspension in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
- Follow the dosage and duration prescribed by your doctor and do not skip the dosages or indulge in the overdosage.
