Mucaryl LS Junior Syrup
Your child’s medicine at a glance
Mucaryl LS Junior Syrup makes it easier for your child to cough out the mucus by increasing its water content and making it thin enough to be coughed out. Give this medicine to your child by mouth with or without food along with a full glass of water. If your child develops an upset stomach, prefer giving it with food.
You may require to give this medicine to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the infection. For maximum benefit, do not stop the medication abruptly by yourself even if your child starts to feel better and continue the medicine until the full prescribed course. Do not give more than the prescribed dose for fast relief as it may cause unwanted effects and worsen your child’s condition.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include excessive production of saliva, fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, rash, tremors, and numbness or tingling sensation in the hands or feet. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to your child’s doctor immediately.
Narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of respiratory illness, allergy, heart-problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, sinus issues, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Mucaryl LS Junior Syrup in children
Benefits of Mucaryl LS Junior Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Cough with mucus
In Acute Sore throat
Side effects of Mucaryl LS Junior Syrup in children
Common side effects of Mucaryl LS
- Vomiting
- Excessive salivation
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Numbness of extremity
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
- Palpitations
- Tremors
- Muscle cramp
How can I give Mucaryl LS Junior Syrup to my child?
How Mucaryl LS Syrup works
Safety advice
However, prolonged use may impact kidney function in your child. Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly before giving the medicine. It is not recommended in children with severe kidney disease.
Discuss with your child’s doctor thoroughly in case your child has a history of allergy (hypersensitivity) or any liver problem before giving Mucaryl LS Junior Syrup.
What if I forget to give Mucaryl LS Junior Syrup to my child?
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Quick tips
- Give the medicine with food along with a glass of water to avoid stomach upset in your child.
- Practice self-care tips:
- Give plenty of fluids as it helps to loosen and expel the mucus
- Avoid giving dairy and caffeinated products, spicy and fried food to your child as all these may irritate the airways and trigger coughing
- A teaspoon of honey may also help to ease out a cough reflex
- Ask your child to gargle with warm salt water as it eases the expelling of mucus
- Ensure your child takes enough rest.
- Do not give this medicine to your child for a long term without consulting your child’s doctor.
- Never combine Mucaryl LS Junior Syrup with other cold and flu medicines as that may increase the chances of side effects.
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