Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Geno Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Ibuprofen (100mg) + Paracetamol (125mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | PAIN ANALGESICS |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 601 |
FAQ
How should Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg be stored?
Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg 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.
Can I give Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg on a routine basis when my child is taking a vaccine?
Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg 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.
My child’s fever is persistent even after taking Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg. 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.
Can I increase or decrease the dose of Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg 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.
When will my child feel better?
You may be required to give Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg 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.
Can all children be given the same dose of Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg?
No. Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg 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 Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg 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.
Are there any serious side effects of Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg for my child?
Although Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg 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.
What if I forget to give Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg to my child?
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.
Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg Tablet Reviews
Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg is a combination of two medicines, ibuprofen and paracetamol. Both of these belong to a class of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg helps lower body temperature (fever) and reduce pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) both in infants and children.
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 Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg, 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 Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg 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 Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg Tablet Works
Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg 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).
How to Use Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg Tablet
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. Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg Tablet
- In Pain relief: Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg 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: Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg 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 Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg Tablet
- Treatment of Fever
- Pain relief
Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
CAUTION
Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, the use of $med_name is not recommended in children with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Never give any other medicine formulation containing paracetamol along with this medicine as that may lead to serious side effects.
- Maintain a log of your child’s temperature. If you do not see any improvement, contact your child’s doctor for advice.
- 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 Brupal Kid 100mg/125mg does not seem to be helping your child, contact your doctor for advice. Do not give extra doses.
- Give plenty of fluids to your child, if diarrhea occurs as a side-effect.
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