Dolor DS Syrup 100mg / 5ml

About Dolor DS Syrup 100mg / 5ml

Dolor DS Syrup 100mg / 5ml Uses

• Mild to moderate pain relief, including headache and toothache
• Fever reduction in children and adults
• Menstrual cramps and period pain in older girls and women
• Post vaccination fever and discomfort in infants
• Musculoskeletal pain such as sprains and minor injuries

What Experts Say

Mefenamic acid belongs to a group of medicines called NSAIDs. It works by blocking cyclooxygenase enzymes that make prostaglandins, the chemicals responsible for pain, swelling and fever. Lower prostaglandin levels bring quick relief from mild to moderate pain and reduce body temperature within an hour of the dose.

In Pakistan, pediatricians in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi often recommend this syrup for children with viral fever, throat infections or discomfort after routine vaccinations. Its sweet suspension form makes dosing easier for young kids who cannot swallow tablets, and doctors usually calculate the dose according to the child's body weight.

Doctors advise taking this syrup with food or milk to protect the stomach lining from irritation. Children with dehydration, asthma, kidney disease or a history of stomach ulcers need closer monitoring, and a doctor should confirm dosing before starting treatment, especially for long term use.

Dolor DS Syrup 100mg / 5ml formula

• Mefenamic Acid 100mg/5ml

Available forms

• Syrup

How to use Dolor DS Syrup 100mg / 5ml?

• Shake the bottle well before each dose
• Use the measuring cup or oral syringe provided with the pack
• Give the syrup after meals or with milk to reduce stomach upset
• Follow the dose advised by your doctor based on age and weight
• Do not exceed the recommended dose in a 24 hour period

Drug Interactions

• Increased bleeding risk with Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Reduced effect of ACE inhibitors and diuretics used for blood pressure
• Higher toxicity risk when combined with Methotrexate
• Increased stomach bleeding risk with Corticosteroids or other NSAIDs
• Raised Lithium levels when taken together

Risks and warnings

• Avoid use in children under 6 months without medical advice
• Not recommended during the third trimester of pregnancy
• Use with caution in patients with asthma or aspirin sensitivity
• Avoid in active peptic ulcer disease or kidney impairment
• Consult a doctor before use in dehydrated or malnourished children

Dolor DS Syrup 100mg / 5ml Side Effects

• Stomach upset or mild nausea
• Heartburn or acidity
• Diarrhea in some children
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Skin rash in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place
• Keep the bottle tightly closed and away from direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard the syrup after the expiry date on the pack