Betagesic Syrup
Manufacturer
Betamax Remedies
Salt Composition
Ibuprofen (100mg/5ml) + Paracetamol (162.5mg/5ml)
Key Information
Short Description
Betagesic Syrup is a combination of two medicines, ibuprofen and paracetamol, used to reduce pain and fever in children and infants.
Dosage Form
Syrup
Introduction
Betagesic Syrup 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). Betagesic Syrup helps lower body temperature (fever) and reduce pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) both in infants and children.
Directions for Use
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.
How it works
Betagesic Syrup 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).
Quick Tips
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 Betagesic Syrup does not seem to be helping your child, contact your doctor for advice. Do not give extra doses.
