Dolomed 100 mg/125 mg Suspension
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Comed Chemicals Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Ibuprofen (100mg) + Paracetamol (125mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 762 |
FAQ
Dolomed 100 mg/125 mg Suspension Reviews
To make the most of this medicine, adhere to the prescribed dose, time, and way while giving this medicine to your child. Give it to your child orally, preferably after meals as this will prevent the chance of developing an upset stomach. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking Dolomed 100 mg/125 mg, give the same dose again. In case it is already time for the next dose, skip repeating it. Never give more than the recommended dose for fast relief as that may cause unwanted effects in your child.
Your child may exhibit side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, and diarrhea after taking this medicine. These side effects are temporary and should subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. In case they persist or become bothersome for your child, do consult your child’s doctor on a priority basis.
Before giving Dolomed 100 mg/125 mg to your child, do inform your child’s doctor if your child is allergic to any medicine or products, or has any history of heart problems, birth defects, liver disease, kidney disease, lung disease, or bleeding disorder. This information is critical for dose alteration and helps in planning your child's overall treatment.
How Dolomed 100 mg/125 mg Suspension Works
How to Use Dolomed 100 mg/125 mg Suspension
Benefits of Dolomed 100 mg/125 mg Suspension
- In Pain relief: Dolomed 100 mg/125 mg 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.
- In Treatment of Fever: Dolomed 100 mg/125 mg helps lower high temperature caused by fever. This medicine is effective in treating cold and flu symptoms, sore throat, and fever. Take it as it is prescribed to get the most benefit. Do not take too much or for longer than you need as this can be dangerous. In general, you should take the lowest dose that works, for the shortest possible time.
Uses of Dolomed 100 mg/125 mg Suspension
- Treatment of Fever
- Pain relief
Dolomed 100 mg/125 mg Suspension Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- If Dolomed 100 mg/125 mg does not seem to be helping your child, contact your doctor for advice. Do not give extra doses.
- 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.
- Stop the medicine and consult your child’s doctor in case your child exhibits allergic rash or stomach pain soon after taking this medicine.
- Never give any other medicine formulation containing paracetamol along with this medicine as that may lead to serious side effects.
References
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