Uasta 250mg Oral Suspension
Uasta 250mg Oral Suspension
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
03Uses
Pain relief
Treatment of Fever
04How To Use
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.
05How It Works
Uasta 250mg Oral Suspension possesses analgesic (pain-reliever) and antipyretic (lowers body temperature) properties. It provides relief by blocking certain chemical messengers and pathways in the brain that send signals about pain and fever.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if I forget to give Uasta 250mg 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.
07Benefits
In Pain relief
Uasta 250mg Oral Suspension is a common painkiller used to treat aches and pains. It works by blocking 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. This medicine is very widely used and very rarely causes side effects if taken at the right dosage. 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. It is also the first choice of painkiller during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
08Side Effects
Vomiting
Indigestion
Headache
Constipation
Itching
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nausea
09Safety Information
Kidney:CAUTION
Uasta 250mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Uasta 250mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, Uasta 250mg Oral Suspension contains paracetamol which is considered the safest painkiller for children with kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Uasta 250mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Uasta 250mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of Uasta 250mg Oral Suspension is not recommended in children with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
10Drug Tips
Give Uasta 250mg Oral Suspension to your child with food or milk to prevent an upset stomach.
Your child should not take more than four doses of this medicine in 24 hours, so wait up to 6 hours between doses.
Never give any other medicine formulation containing paracetamol along with this medicine as that may lead to serious side effects.
Inform the doctor if your child has liver disease as the dose may need to be adjusted.
If Uasta 250mg Oral Suspension does not seem to be helping your child, contact your doctor for advice. Do not give extra doses.
References
Sources and references
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