Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension

Pain relief

Treatment of Fever

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Montu 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension is a combination of two medicines: Ibuprofen and Paracetamol. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Q: What if I forget to give Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension to my child?
A: Do not panic. Unless your doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension is used to reduce pain as well as fever in children and infants.

Maintain a log of your child’s temperature. If you do not see any improvement, contact your child’s doctor for advice.

Give plenty of fluids to your child, if diarrhea occurs as a side-effect.

Never give any other medicine formulation containing paracetamol along with this medicine as that may lead to serious side effects.

Stop the medicine and consult your child’s doctor in case your child exhibits allergic rash or stomach pain soon after taking this medicine.

If Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension does not seem to be helping your child, contact your doctor for advice. Do not give extra doses.

Q. When will my child feel better?

You may be required to give Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the infection. Continue to give this medicine to your child in the dose and frequency advised by the doctor. You will soon notice that the pain or fever will reduce and your child will start feeling better. Do consult the doctor if your child continues to feel unwell even after completion of the full prescribed course of the medicine.

Q. My child’s fever is persistent even after taking Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension. What should I do?

If the fever doesn’t come down after the initial few doses, the cause might be an infection (virus or bacteria). It is advised to consult your child’s doctor for specific treatment.

Q. Can I increase or decrease the dose of Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension for my child by myself according to the severity of illness?

No, it is not recommended to alter the dose of the medicine without consulting a doctor. While an unrequired increase in the dose may lead to toxicity, a sudden decrease may bring back the symptoms. So, instead of making alterations by yourself, speak to your child’s doctor if you feel a change in dose may be needed.

Q. How should Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension be stored?

Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

Q. Can all children be given the same dose of Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension?

No. Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension cannot be given to everyone in the same dose. Even your child will not need the same dose once they grow up. The doctor decides the appropriate dose of Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension based on the child’s age and body weight. Since the dose changes so unpredictably, you must never give any dose of this medicine to anyone without consulting a doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.

Q. Can I give Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension on a routine basis when my child is taking a vaccine?

Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, it is best if you let your child recover from the ongoing illness and finish the course of the medicine As soon as a child is feeling better the vaccine can and should be given.

Q. Are there any serious side effects of Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension for my child?

Although Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension is well-tolerated by children, if you notice your child experiencing any intolerable episodes like persistent vomiting, body swelling, paleness, weakness, decreased urine frequency, or serious allergic reaction, rush to your doctor on an immediate basis.

In Pain relief

Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension contains two medicines: Paracetamol and Ibuprofen both of which are widely used as pain killers. They work in different ways to reduce pain, swelling, and inflammation. This medicine is very effective in treating mild to moderate pain associated with migraine, headache, backache, period (menstrual) pain, dental pain, and rheumatic and muscular pain. The anti-inflammatory component makes this medicine more effective in treating strains, sprains, and muscle pains. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take too much as this can be dangerous and do not take it for longer than you need it. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

Nausea

Heartburn

Vomiting

Abdominal pain

Diarrhea

Kidney:CAUTION

Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Long term use of this medicine can affect the kidney function.

Liver:CAUTION

Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Simultin-P 100mg/162.5mg Oral Suspension is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

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