Odol AP Syrup
Manufacturer
PRM Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Aceclofenac (50mg) + Paracetamol (125mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Odol AP Syrup helps lower body temperature (fever) and reduce pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) both in infants and children.
Dosage Form
Syrup
Introduction
Odol AP Syrup helps lower body temperature (fever) and reduce pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) both in infants and children. It is essential to follow the dosage instructions and consult a doctor if you notice any adverse effects.
Directions for Use
Give this medicine after food to avoid abdominal discomfort in your child. Maintain a log of your child's temperature. If you do not see any improvement, contact your child's doctor for advice.
How it works
Odol AP Syrup comprises two active ingredients: Aceclofenac and Paracetamol. These medicines work by blocking the action of chemical messengers responsible for pain, fever, and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Quick Tips
Give this medicine after food to avoid abdominal discomfort in your child. 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 giving plenty of fluids to your child to ensure proper body hydration, giving your child a balanced diet, encouraging your child to have optimum sleep, and stopping the medicine and consulting your child's doctor in case your child exhibits allergic rash or stomach pain soon after taking this medicine.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I increase or decrease the dose of Odol AP Syrup 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 increasing the dose without proper judgment may lead to toxicity, decreasing it may cause recurrence of symptoms. For best results, speak to your child’s doctor if you feel a change in dose may be needed.
How much Odol AP Syrup 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 the safe and complete recovery of your child.
How should Odol AP Syrup be stored?
Odol AP Syrup 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 all children be given the same dose of Odol AP Syrup?
No. Odol AP Syrup cannot be given to everyone in the same dose. The doctor decides the appropriate dose of Odol AP Syrup based on the child’s age and body weight. The dose will even change for your child when he/she becomes older. 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.
When will my child feel better?
You may be required to give Odol AP Syrup to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the infection. Keep giving this medicine to your child in the dose and frequency advised by the doctor and you’ll notice that the pain or fever will reduce and your child will start feeling better. However, if 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.
Are there any serious side effects of this medicine for my child?
Although Odol AP Syrup is well-tolerated by children, if you notice your child experiencing any intolerable episodes like persistent vomiting, body swelling, decreased urine frequency, or a serious allergic reaction, rush to your doctor on an immediate basis.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Odol AP Syrup?
The use of Odol AP Syrup is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine or in patients with known allergy to other painkillers (NSAIDs). It should preferably be avoided in patients with a history of stomach ulcers or in patients with active, recurrent stomach ulcer/bleeding. It should also be avoided in patients with a history of heart failure, high blood pressure, and liver or kidney disease.
