Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup is an antihistamine medicine that effectively treats a wide range of symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching caused due to allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and the common cold.
Give Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup to your child by mouth with or without food in the dose and way prescribed by the doctor. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. The allergic symptoms may subside after your child has taken the initial few doses of Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup. In case of serious allergic conditions, your child may have to continue taking the medicine for a week or two. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, let the child calm down and give the same dose again. However, do not repeat the dose if it is already time for the next dose.
After taking this medicine, your child may experience minor and temporary side effects like nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, sleepiness, headache, and constipation. These symptoms generally disappear within a few days. But, in case they persist or start bothering your child, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Inform your child’s doctor if your child is on any medical regime or is allergic to any medicine, product, or food. Make sure the doctor knows if your child has or had any heart, liver, or kidney problems or was born prematurely. Any history regarding bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, and thyroid problems should also be well indicated to the doctor to avoid any complications in the treatment. All this information will help your child’s doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment better.
Give Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup to your child by mouth with or without food in the dose and way prescribed by the doctor. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. The allergic symptoms may subside after your child has taken the initial few doses of Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup. In case of serious allergic conditions, your child may have to continue taking the medicine for a week or two. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, let the child calm down and give the same dose again. However, do not repeat the dose if it is already time for the next dose.
After taking this medicine, your child may experience minor and temporary side effects like nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, dizziness, sleepiness, headache, and constipation. These symptoms generally disappear within a few days. But, in case they persist or start bothering your child, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Inform your child’s doctor if your child is on any medical regime or is allergic to any medicine, product, or food. Make sure the doctor knows if your child has or had any heart, liver, or kidney problems or was born prematurely. Any history regarding bowel obstruction, malnutrition, weight-related issues, and thyroid problems should also be well indicated to the doctor to avoid any complications in the treatment. All this information will help your child’s doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment better.
Uses of Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup in children
Benefits of Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Allergic conditions
Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup is given to children in conditions such as hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold. It provides relief from symptoms that develop in such conditions like blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. Give Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup regularly to your child as recommended by the doctor. It treats and prevents these allergic symptoms by blocking the chemical histamine responsible for causing them.
Side effects of Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup in children
Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup 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 Polaramine
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Dryness in mouth
How can I give Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup 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. Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Polaramine Syrup works
Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state and subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions, thereby reducing the symptoms.
Safety advice
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup is recommended.
However, consult your child's doctor before giving Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup to your child in case of severe kidney disease.
However, consult your child's doctor before giving Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup to your child in case of severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup is recommended.
However, consult your child's doctor before giving Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup to your child in case of severe liver disease.
However, consult your child's doctor before giving Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup to your child in case of severe liver disease.
What if I forget to give Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup to my child?
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up on any missed dose, follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.
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Quick tips
- Try giving the medicines at the same time each day as that will help you remember the doses and prevent the chances of missing a dose.
- Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
- Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup. Taking frequent sips of water may help.
- Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup can trigger constipation in your child. If this happens, give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
- Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup should be avoided in children who are less than 2 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
- Do not alter the dose or abruptly stop the medicine by yourself as it may render the treatment ineffective and cause side effects.
- Along with giving this medicine on time, ensure that your child follows self-care measures such as avoiding exposure to allergens and maintaining hygiene as these may help your child recover fast.
- Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup should not be used in children less than 12 years of age.
- Patients with other underlying medical conditions must consult their doctor before taking Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup.
- Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine unless prescribed by a doctor.
- Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup should not be taken by patients taking Monoamine oxidase inhibitors, such as isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, etc.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pheniramines Drivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
H1 Antihistaminics (First Generation)
Patient concerns
FAQs
My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup?
No, although this medicine causes drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your child’s doctor if your child has trouble sleeping as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup?
Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
How much Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup should I give to my child?
Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup should be given strictly as prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.
What if I give too much of Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup by mistake?
Although Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup is relatively safe to use in children yet an excessive amount may cause some serious side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, and coma.
How should Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup be stored?
Store Polaramine PEAD 0.5mg/5ml Syrup at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
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