Spasdrop Oral Suspension

Pain relief
Treatment of Fever

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Spasdrop Oral Suspension contains Mefenamic acid and paracetamol as its active ingredients. Both these ingredients are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Spasdrop Oral Suspension works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain, and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Do not panic. Give the missed as soon as you remember. However, you should skip the missed dose if it is already time for the next dose or if your child’s doctor has asked you not to make up for missed doses. Never give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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

Keep a track of the dose and the frequency in which you have given this medicine to your child. This will help prevent overdosing.

Practice self-care tips like:Give plenty of fluids to your child to ensure proper body hydration (water-levels)Give your child a balanced dietEncourage your child to have optimum sleep since sick children get tired soon and getting plenty of rest helps them recover faster.

Give plenty of fluids to your child to ensure proper body hydration (water-levels)

Give your child a balanced diet

Encourage your child to have optimum sleep since sick children get tired soon and getting plenty of rest helps them recover faster.

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

Spasdrop Oral Suspension is used to reduce pain as well as fever in children and infants.

Spasdrop Oral Suspension is used to reduce pain and swelling in various conditions.

Q. How much Spasdrop Oral Suspension should I give to my child?

Your doctor will prescribe the dose according to your child’s condition and body weight. Stick to the prescribed dosing schedule as that is the best way to ensure safe and complete recovery of your child.

Q. Can I change the dose of Spasdrop 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 unnecessary increase in dose may lead to toxicity, a sudden lowering of the dosing may cause recurrence of symptoms. So, for best results, speak to your child’s doctor if you feel a change in dose may be needed.

Q. Can all children be given the same dose of Spasdrop Oral Suspension?

No. Spasdrop Oral Suspension cannot be given to everyone in the same dose. The doctor decides the appropriate dose 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. When will my child feel better?

The doctor may advise you to keep giving Spasdrop Oral Suspension to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the illness. You’ll notice that the pain or fever will reduce and your child will start feeling better gradually as the course approaches its end. In case your child continues to feel unwell even after completion of the full prescribed course of the medicine, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.

Q. Are there any serious side effects of this medicine for my child?

Spasdrop Oral Suspension is well-tolerated by most children. However, if your child experiences any intolerable episodes like persistent vomiting, body swelling, decreased urine frequency, serious allergic reaction, and severe pain due to gastric ulcers, then rush to your doctor on an immediate basis.

Q. How should I store Spasdrop Oral Suspension?

Store Spasdrop Oral Suspension at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Avoid leaving medicines within the reach and sight of children.

Q. My child is taking Spasdrop Oral Suspension for toothache and now has to undergo an extraction procedure. Should I continue giving Spasdrop Oral Suspension?

Withhold Spasdrop Oral Suspension from at least 3 to 5 days before a surgical procedure to prevent excessive bleeding. In case of any confusion, it is best to reach out to your child’s doctor.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Spasdrop Oral Suspension?

Spasdrop Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Spasdrop Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

In Pain relief

Spasdrop Oral Suspension is a combination of medicines used to treat aches and pains. It blocks chemical messengers in the brain that tell us we have pain. It is effective in relieving pain caused by headache, migraine, nerve pain, toothache, sore throat, period (menstrual) pains, arthritis and muscle aches.Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take more or for longer than needed as that can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.

In Treatment of Fever

Spasdrop Oral Suspension is also used to reduce a high temperature (fever). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with another medicine. You should take it regularly as advised by your doctor.show moreshow less

Spasdrop Oral Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Dizziness

Diarrhea

Heartburn

Abdominal pain

Vomiting

Nausea

Kidney:CAUTION

Spasdrop Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Spasdrop Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Spasdrop Oral Suspension is not recommended in children with severe kidney disease.

Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Spasdrop Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Spasdrop Oral Suspension is recommended.Regular monitoring of the liver by getting liver function tests (LFT) is recommended if your child is taking Spasdrop Oral Suspension for a long time.

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