Exidol Suspension 120mg

About Exidol Suspension 120mg

Exidol Suspension 120mg Uses

• Fever in children and adults
• Mild to moderate pain such as headache or toothache
• Pain and fever after vaccination
• General aches associated with cold and flu

Exidol Suspension 120mg Benefits

• Easy to dose accurately for children using a liquid formulation
• Acts quickly to lower a high temperature
• Gentle on the stomach compared to anti-inflammatory pain relievers
• Can be used across a wide age range with weight based dosing

What Experts Say

Paracetamol lowers fever by acting on the temperature regulating center in the brain and relieves pain by reducing the production of certain prostaglandins involved in pain signaling. Its exact mechanism is still debated, but this dual antipyretic and analgesic action is well established in clinical use.

Pediatricians reach for paracetamol suspension as a first choice fever reducer in children because, unlike NSAIDs, it does not significantly irritate the stomach lining or affect platelet function, making it appropriate even during illnesses like dengue where bleeding risk is a concern.

The main safety issue clinicians emphasize is accidental double dosing, since paracetamol appears in many combination cold and flu products. Caregivers are routinely counseled to check every other medicine a child is taking before giving an additional dose of this suspension.

Drug Class

• Antipyretic and Analgesic

Exidol Suspension 120mg formula

• Paracetamol

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Exidol Suspension 120mg?

• Shake the bottle well before every use.
• Measure the dose using the marked spoon or oral syringe provided.
• Give the dose according to the child's body weight and age as advised.
• Leave at least four to six hours between doses.
• Do not exceed the maximum number of doses advised in 24 hours.

Drug Interactions

• Warfarin: Regular paracetamol use over several days can slightly increase the blood thinning effect.
• Other Paracetamol Containing Products: Using more than one product at the same time raises the risk of accidental overdose.
• Enzyme Inducing Anticonvulsants: Phenytoin and carbamazepine can increase the risk of liver toxicity from paracetamol.

Risks and warnings

• Liver Disease: Use with caution and under medical guidance in children or adults with existing liver problems.
• Overdose Risk: Giving more than the recommended dose can cause serious liver damage, so always measure with the supplied spoon or syringe.
• Other Paracetamol Products: Avoid combining with other cold, flu, or fever medicines that also contain paracetamol.
• Chronic Alcohol Use: Increases the risk of liver toxicity in adults who take paracetamol regularly.

Exidol Suspension 120mg Side Effects

• Nausea (uncommon at normal doses)
• Skin rash in sensitive individuals
• Stomach discomfort
• Liver damage with overdose or prolonged high doses
• Rare blood cell changes with long term heavy use

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed after each use.
• Protect from direct sunlight and heat.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Discard the bottle after the printed expiry date.