Apap for children Forte oral suspension 150ml

The active substance of Apap for children Forte oral suspension is paracetamol. The indication for the use of this drug is mild to moderate pain and fever. The drug can be used in children, adolescents and adults.

Composition of Apap for children Forte oral suspension:

Active substance: paracetamol (Paracetamolum). 1 ml of oral suspension contains 40 mg of paracetamol and excipients: citric acid monohydrate, sodium citrate, sucrose, methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E 216), xanthan gum, purified water, orange flavor [natural flavors, artificial flavors, ethanol, butylhydroxyanisole (E 320)].

Action of Apap for children Forte oral suspension:

Paracetamol is a medicine with analgesic and antipyretic properties. The medicinal product Apap for children Forte oral suspension contains 40 mg of paracetamol in 1 ml. The drug is indicated for the short-term symptomatic treatment of fever and various types of mild and moderate pain. Orange-flavored suspension.

Application:
The medicinal product Apap for children Forte oral suspension indicated for short-term use in the treatment of mild and moderate pain (including headache, sore throat, toothache, pain associated with otitis media, painful teething, menstrual pain, pain in the course of colds or flu, pain in muscles and bones, pain after removal of the palatine tonsils) and fever (e.g. in the course of flu or cold, related to post-vaccination reaction, in the course of chicken pox or viral diarrhea).

Additional information:
Store the product out of reach of children, at room temperature. It is recommended to protect against moisture and light. Before using the drug, consult your doctor if you have liver diseases (including Gilbert's syndrome or hepatitis), renal dysfunction, haemolytic anemia, dehydration or chronic malnutrition, deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, other drugs affecting the liver function, other drugs containing paracetamol, bronchial asthma and allergy to acetylsalicylic acid. It should be remembered that long-term use of painkillers may cause or worsen headaches. Exceeding the recommended daily dose of paracetamol may lead to liver damage. Do not drink alcohol while taking paracetamol medications. Use in children and adolescents: the drug can be used in infants under 3 months of age only on the recommendation of a doctor. Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding: the drug should be used during pregnancy only when clinically justified, and the lowest recommended dose to reduce pain and / or fever should be used for the shortest possible time and as little as possible. The drug can be used during breastfeeding at the recommended doses. The drug contains sucrose - the possibility of using the drug in the case of diagnosed intolerance to some sugars should be discussed with your doctor. A dose above 10 ml of oral suspension contains more than 5 g of sucrose per dose, therefore people with diabetes should take this into account. Remember that sucrose can be harmful to your teeth.

Contraindications:
Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.

Side effects:
Some people may experience side effects while taking the drug. Discontinue use of the drug and consult your doctor as soon as possible if you experience the following symptoms of an allergic reaction to paracetamol: Quincke's edema (swelling of the face, neck and genitals), shortness of breath (shortness of breath), profuse sweating (increased sweating), nausea, or a drop in blood pressure. Common side effects: moderate drowsiness, nausea, vomiting. Uncommon side effects: dizziness, sleepiness, nervousness, burning sensation in the throat, diarrhea, abdominal pain (including cramps and heartburn), constipation, headache, increased sweating, decreased body temperature (chills). Rare side effects: reddening of the skin. Very rare side effects: diseases of the haematopoietic system (reduction in the number of platelets, reduction in the number and occasional loss of white blood cells, disturbances in the formation of blood cells in the bone marrow), in predisposed patients, bronchospasm. Serious skin reactions have been reported very rarely.

Dosage of Apap oral suspension for children Forte:

The drug should be used in accordance with the instructions on the leaflet or as indicated by the doctor. Administer orally using the syringe provided in the package. A full syringe contains 6 ml of suspension, i.e. 240 mg of paracetamol. Shake the bottle well before use. Can be taken with food and drink (taking the drug after a meal may delay its effect). Dosage is based on body weight. The recommended daily dose of paracetamol is about 60 mg / kg body weight per day. The daily dose should be taken in divided doses (4-6 doses, i.e. 15 mg / kg body weight every 6 hours or 10 mg / kg body weight every 4 hours. The drug can be used in children under 3 months of age only if indicated by a doctor. 6-hour interval, i.e. 15 mg / kg body weight: 3 kg - single dose: 1 ml (40 mg); maximum daily dose: 4 ml (160 mg); 4 kg - single dose: 1, 5ml (60mg); maximum daily dose: 6ml (240ml); 5 kg - single dose: 1.9 ml (75 mg); maximum daily dose: 7.6ml (300mg); 6 kg - single dose: 2.25 ml (90 mg); maximum daily dose: 9ml (360mg); 7 kg - single dose: up to 2.5 ml (100 mg); maximum daily dose: 10ml (400mg); 8-10 kg - single dose: 3-3.75 ml (120-150 mg); maximum daily dose: 15ml (600mg); 11-15 kg - single dose: 4-5.5 ml (165-225 mg); maximum daily dose: 22.5 ml (900 mg); 16-22 kg - single dose: 6-8.25 ml (240-330 mg); maximum daily dose: 33ml (1320mg); 23-30 kg - single dose: 8.5-11.25 ml (345-450 mg); maximum daily dose: 45ml (1800mg); 31-40kg - single dose: 11.5-15ml (465-600mg); maximum daily dose: 60ml (2400mg); over 41 kg - single dose: 15.25-25 ml (615-1000 mg); maximum daily dose: 75ml (3000mg; 41-50kg) -100ml (4000mg; over 50kg). The syringe should be rinsed thoroughly after use. If, despite treatment, symptoms persist, or if you develop a high fever (above 39 degrees C) or symptoms of infection, consult your doctor. People with impaired liver or kidney function: in the case of mild and moderate liver failure or in the case of Gilbert's syndrome - the effective daily dose should not exceed 60 mg / kg body weight per day (up to a maximum dose of 2 g / day); in the case of impaired renal function - the dose must be reduced or the intervals between doses should be extended; in severely impaired renal function - intervals between doses of the drug must be at least 8 hours. Do not exceed the recommended doses. In children under 7 kg (6 months), it is recommended to use the drug in the form of suppositories. over 50 kg). The syringe should be rinsed thoroughly after use. If, despite treatment, symptoms persist, or if you develop a high fever (above 39 degrees C) or symptoms of infection, consult your doctor. People with impaired liver or kidney function: in the case of mild and moderate liver failure or in the case of Gilbert's syndrome - the effective daily dose should not exceed 60 mg / kg body weight per day (up to a maximum dose of 2 g / day); in the case of impaired renal function - the dose must be reduced or the intervals between doses should be extended; in severely impaired renal function - intervals between doses of the drug must be at least 8 hours. Do not exceed the recommended doses. In children under 7 kg (6 months), it is recommended to use the drug in the form of suppositories. over 50 kg). The syringe should be rinsed thoroughly after use. If, despite treatment, symptoms persist, or if you develop a high fever (above 39 degrees C) or symptoms of infection, consult your doctor. People with impaired liver or kidney function: in the case of mild and moderate liver failure or in the case of Gilbert's syndrome - the effective daily dose should not exceed 60 mg / kg body weight per day (up to a maximum dose of 2 g / day); in the case of impaired renal function - the dose must be reduced or the intervals between doses should be extended; in severely impaired renal function - intervals between doses of the drug must be at least 8 hours. Do not exceed the recommended doses. In children under 7 kg (6 months), it is recommended to use the drug in the form of suppositories. The syringe should be rinsed thoroughly after use. If, despite treatment, symptoms persist, or if you develop a high fever (above 39 degrees C) or symptoms of infection, consult your doctor. People with impaired liver or kidney function: in the case of mild and moderate liver failure or in the case of Gilbert's syndrome - the effective daily dose should not exceed 60 mg / kg body weight per day (up to a maximum dose of 2 g / day); in the case of impaired renal function - the dose must be reduced or the intervals between doses should be extended; in severely impaired renal function - intervals between doses of the drug must be at least 8 hours. Do not exceed the recommended doses. In children under 7 kg (6 months), it is recommended to use the drug in the form of suppositories. The syringe should be rinsed thoroughly after use. If, despite treatment, symptoms persist, or if you develop a high fever (above 39 degrees C) or symptoms of infection, consult your doctor. People with impaired liver or kidney function: in the case of mild and moderate liver failure or in the case of Gilbert's syndrome - the effective daily dose should not exceed 60 mg / kg body weight per day (up to a maximum dose of 2 g / day); in the case of impaired renal function - the dose must be reduced or the intervals between doses should be extended; in severely impaired renal function - intervals between doses of the drug must be at least 8 hours. Do not exceed the recommended doses. In children under 7 kg (6 months), it is recommended to use the drug in the form of suppositories. If, despite treatment, symptoms persist, or if you develop a high fever (above 39 degrees C) or symptoms of infection, consult your doctor. People with impaired liver or kidney function: in the case of mild and moderate liver failure or in the case of Gilbert's syndrome - the effective daily dose should not exceed 60 mg / kg body weight per day (up to a maximum dose of 2 g / day); in the case of impaired renal function - the dose must be reduced or the intervals between doses should be extended; in severely impaired renal function - intervals between doses of the drug must be at least 8 hours. Do not exceed the recommended doses. In children under 7 kg (6 months), it is recommended to use the drug in the form of suppositories. If, despite treatment, symptoms persist, or if you develop a high fever (above 39 degrees C) or symptoms of infection, consult your doctor. People with impaired liver or kidney function: in the case of mild and moderate liver failure or in the case of Gilbert's syndrome - the effective daily dose should not exceed 60 mg / kg body weight per day (up to a maximum dose of 2 g / day); in the case of impaired renal function - the dose must be reduced or the intervals between doses should be extended; in severely impaired renal function - intervals between doses of the drug must be at least 8 hours. Do not exceed the recommended doses. In children under 7 kg (6 months), it is recommended to use the drug in the form of suppositories. People with impaired liver or kidney function: in the case of mild and moderate liver failure or in the case of Gilbert's syndrome - the effective daily dose should not exceed 60 mg / kg body weight per day (up to a maximum dose of 2 g / day); in the case of impaired renal function - the dose must be reduced or the intervals between doses should be extended; in severely impaired renal function - intervals between doses of the drug must be at least 8 hours. Do not exceed the recommended doses. In children under 7 kg (6 months), it is recommended to use the drug in the form of suppositories. People with impaired liver or kidney function: in the case of mild and moderate liver failure or in the case of Gilbert's syndrome - the effective daily dose should not exceed 60 mg / kg body weight per day (up to a maximum dose of 2 g / day); in the case of impaired renal function - the dose must be reduced or the intervals between doses should be extended; in severely impaired renal function - intervals between doses of the drug must be at least 8 hours. Do not exceed the recommended doses. In children under 7 kg (6 months), it is recommended to use the drug in the form of suppositories. in the case of impaired renal function - the dose must be reduced or the intervals between doses should be extended; in severely impaired renal function - intervals between doses of the drug must be at least 8 hours. Do not exceed the recommended doses. In children under 7 kg (6 months), it is recommended to use the drug in the form of suppositories. in the case of impaired renal function - the dose must be reduced or the intervals between doses should be extended; in severely impaired renal function - intervals between doses of the drug must be at least 8 hours. Do not exceed the recommended doses. In children under 7 kg (6 months), it is recommended to use the drug in the form of suppositories.