About Pedrol Suspension 120mg
Pedrol Suspension 120mg is a Paracetamol antipyretic and analgesic for children.
Pedrol Suspension Uses
- Reduces fever in infants and children caused by viral infections, flu, or after vaccination
- Relieves mild to moderate pain such as teething pain, earache, and sore throat
- Eases headache and body aches associated with common childhood colds
- Provides pain relief after minor injuries, falls, or dental discomfort
- Used alongside other treatment for fever linked to typhoid or dengue under medical advice
Pedrol Suspension Benefits
- Starts lowering fever within 30 to 60 minutes of the dose
- Gentler on a child's stomach lining compared to NSAID syrups
- Comes with a measuring syringe for accurate weight based dosing
- Sweet, easy to swallow suspension suited for infants and toddlers
- Carries no bleeding risk, unlike aspirin or ibuprofen products
What Experts Say
Paracetamol acts mainly in the central nervous system. It blocks prostaglandin production in the hypothalamus, which resets the body's temperature control point and brings fever down within an hour of dosing. Its pain relieving effect works through a similar central pathway rather than blocking inflammation at the injury site.
In children, dosing is calculated by body weight rather than age alone, usually around 10 to 15 milligrams per kilogram every four to six hours, with a maximum of four to five doses a day. Physicians recommend the graduated syringe supplied with the suspension because a kitchen spoon can under or over dose a child by a wide margin.
Doctors across Pakistan see a heavy seasonal burden of viral fevers, typhoid, and dengue in children, so paracetamol remains the first line antipyretic before any NSAID is considered. Liver function stays the main safety concern, so parents are told never to exceed five doses in 24 hours or combine it with other paracetamol containing cold remedies, and to keep the child well hydrated during fever.
Drug Class
Pedrol Suspension 120mg Uses in Urdu
- بچوں میں بخار کم کرنے کے لیے
- دانت نکلنے کے دوران درد میں آرام کے لیے
- گلے کی خراش اور کان کے درد میں آرام کے لیے
- سردی اور زکام کی وجہ سے جسمانی درد میں
- ویکسینیشن کے بعد ہونے والی تکلیف میں آرام کے لیے
- معمولی چوٹ یا دانتوں کے علاج کے بعد درد میں
Pedrol Suspension 120mg formula
How to use Pedrol Suspension 120mg?
- Shake the bottle well before every dose to mix the suspension evenly
- Use only the measuring syringe or cup provided, never a kitchen spoon
- Give the dose based on the child's current body weight, not age alone
- Space doses at least four hours apart and do not exceed five doses in 24 hours
- Give with or without food, though food may reduce mild stomach upset
- Consult a doctor if fever persists beyond three days or pain beyond five days
Drug Interactions
- Warfarin: Regular paracetamol use can mildly increase the blood thinning effect and raise bleeding risk
- Carbamazepine And Phenytoin: These enzyme inducing seizure medicines can raise the risk of liver toxicity from paracetamol
- Isoniazid: Combined use increases the chance of liver related side effects
- Metoclopramide And Domperidone: These can speed up paracetamol absorption and its onset of action
- Other Paracetamol Containing Medicines: Using them together raises the risk of accidental overdose and liver damage
Risks and warnings
- Liver Risk: Doses above the recommended limit can cause serious liver damage, especially with repeated overdosing
- Other Paracetamol Products: Avoid combining with other paracetamol containing cold, flu, or fever syrups to prevent accidental overdose
- Liver Disease: Use a lower dose and consult a doctor first if the child has existing liver disease
- Malnutrition: Underweight or malnourished children are more sensitive to standard doses and need medical guidance
- Allergy: Stop use and seek care if rash, swelling, or breathing difficulty appears after a dose
- Persistent Fever: See a doctor if fever stays above 104 Fahrenheit or lasts more than three days
Pedrol Suspension Side Effects
- Nausea or mild stomach upset
- Loss of appetite
- Skin rash or itching
- Allergic reactions such as swelling or hives in rare cases
- Unusual bleeding or bruising in rare cases
- Signs of liver stress such as yellowing of the skin or eyes with overdose
- Drowsiness in sensitive infants
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use
- Keep out of reach and sight of children
- Discard the bottle if the suspension changes color or develops a bad odor
- Do not freeze the suspension
- Discard any unused suspension after the period stated on the label, usually within a few weeks of opening
