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Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension


Your child’s medicine at a glance

Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension is used to relieve migraine headaches and to treat nausea and vomiting associated with it. This medicine may also be used in ailments where fever is accompanied by vomiting.

Give $ to your child orally, preferably 30 minutes before meals. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by your doctor as that depends on your child’s clinical condition, body weight, and age.  In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, let the child calm down, and then repeat the dose.

Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension should be given at the first sign of a migraine attack. If symptoms persist, further doses may be given but a gap of 4 hours must be maintained between each dose. However, never exceed the total dose that has been prescribed for a day.

Diarrhea, rash, restlessness, and drowsiness are some of the common yet temporary side effects of this medicine. Make sure to report to your child’s doctor if the side effects persist or become bothersome for your child.

Before giving this medicine to your child, let the doctor know if your child has had any previous episodes of medicine allergy, metabolic disorder, liver impairment, kidney malfunction, asthma, or blood disorder. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension in children

Benefits of Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Migraine

Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension is a combination of medicines that helps prevent migraine by changing the way that your nerves receive pain signals. It also blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick. This treats as well as prevents nausea or vomiting effectively. By preventing and reducing the frequency of headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

Side effects of Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension in children

Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Grenil

  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Restlessness
  • Drowsiness

How can I give Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension is to be taken empty stomach.

How Grenil Suspension works

Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension contains two medicines: Domperidone and Paracetamol. Domperidone is an antiemetic that works on the vomiting center in the brain. It also increases the movement of the muscles of the stomach and intestines, allowing food to move more easily through the stomach. This prevents nausea and vomiting caused due to migraines. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer) which blocks the release of certain chemical messengers that cause the pain associated with migraine.

Safety advice

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension is recommended.
However, dose adjustments may be required in severe kidney disease. Please consult with your child's doctor before giving the medicine to your child.
Liver
CAUTION
Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension is not recommended in children with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if I forget to give Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension 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 is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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Quick tips

  • If diarrhea develops as a side effect, encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids.
  • Never give any other medicines containing paracetamol along with this medicine as that may lead to serious side effects.
  • Do not alter the dose by yourself as it can result in unwanted side effects in your child.
  • Do not mix Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension with any herbal or ayurvedic preparations as it will not be effective.
  • Stop the medicine and report to the doctor on an immediate basis if your child exhibits side effects such as itching, breathing difficulty, and swelling of the face soon after taking Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension.
  • Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension helps to ease the pain you feel during a migraine headache as well as helps to stop you from feeling sick.
  • Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any pain relief medicine.
  • Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension can only decrease the number and severity of attacks but may not completely stop them.
  • Some tips that may help avoid a migraine attack:
    1. Have your meals at the same time every day.
    2. Avoid bright lights and extreme temperatures.
    3. Avoid loud music and noisy places.
    4. Avoid chocolates,  cheese, processed food, alcohol, and smoking.
    5. Get sufficient sleep and avoid stress.

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Patient concerns

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2 weeks ninda 1 side head ake plz slow the frombelm I am take the grenil tab it was not curr headake and I am daily 2 time smoke ,plz solution sir I reqevest for u
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Please consult nearby Physician. Thanks
I am facing issue of headache from last 3-4 years.i have consulted allopathy and they have given me sibelum 10 for migrane and asked to take metopar(paracetamol) when ever pain is too much.i am nit taking sibelum now but i am taking metopar when ever required.so i want a homeopathy consultatation if it can be cured by homeopathy or the level of headache can be lowered. Currently i face headache once in a week and i had to take metopar. Kindly suggest. My weight 80 kg And i am taking some neuro medicines ( stalopam 10, amitone 10) I also have cholesterol and taking (atorec 20)
Dr. Faran Siddiqui
Homeopathy
Migraine and headache are two different things migraine is primarily headache of one side in symmetrically
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FAQs

Q. Who should not take Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension?

Children who have a recent history of gut surgery, have gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation, suffer from epilepsy, or are allergic to any of the ingredients of Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension should avoid taking this medicine.

Q. Who might need caution while taking Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension?

Children who are malnourished, suffering from a liver or kidney disease, heart disease, and electrolyte disturbances should remain cautious before taking Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension. Also, children on antipsychotic medicines and those who have a history of atopic allergies such as hay fever, eczema, or asthma should consult the doctor before consuming Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension. Always, consult your child’s doctor before giving Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension in such cases.

Q. What if I give an excess of Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension to my child by mistake?

Excess intake of Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension is dangerous as it contains paracetamol which can cause serious liver damage (hepatotoxicity) and CNS side effects. Never give more than the prescribed dose to your child as it will not give fast relief rather it would result in serious adverse effects and can worsen your child’s condition.

Q. Where should I store this medicine?

Keep this medicine at room temperature in a dry place beyond the reach of the children.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension?

Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Grenil 5mg/250mg Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

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References

  1. Royal United Hospitals Bath: NHS. Using Domperidone + Ibuprofen/Aspirin/Paracetamol for Migraine Attacks. 2017. [Accessed 22 Feb. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. MacGregor EA, Wilkinson M, Bancroft K. Domperidone plus paracetamol in the treatment of migraine. Cephalalgia. 1993;13(2):124-7. [Accessed 22 Feb. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Ong JJY, De Felice M. Migraine Treatment: Current Acute Medications and Their Potential Mechanisms of Action. Neurotherapeutics 2018;15:274-90. [Accessed 22 Feb. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link

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