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Is Ibugesic Syrup A Safe Drug For Children?

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jan 2016
Question: Since it is 2.45 midnight here, and have no other paracetamol, I have given my 4 year old son 7 ml ibogesic syrup. Is this very bad? Will this harm my son
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Will not harm the son

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Ibugesic syrup usually contain 100mg of ibuprofen and 160 mg of paracetamol per 5ml. It is a safe dose to be administered for a 4 year old, it will not harm your child. However it is a prescription drug, please do not use it again without a prescription. Take him to the doctor in the morning for further evaluation of fever

I hope I as of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (5 hours later)
He falls sick very often and has no immunity to anything. The frequency of throat infection is every week almost. I have been giving him agumenten prescribed by the paediatrician for more than 7 months now. Please suggest what would help avoid this infection all the time
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Steps to reduce infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

I understand how distressing it must be to have your child with recurrent infections. Here is what you should do

1. Make sure your child has clean hands. Teach him how to wash his hands, hand hygiene is the most important thing to prevent any form of infections. Make sure his nails are cut and that he does not bite his nails
2. Vitamin B complex. I suggest Vitamin B complex syrup once a day, this helps build immunity to a certain extent
3. De worming. I usually de worm children with recurrent infections. Worm infestation is known to cause reduced immunity as they consume essential nutrients
4. Clean water and food. Make sure that your child does not drink for any other source apart from the clean source of water and food from your home.
5. Brushing of teeth twice a day helps prevent throat infections

I hope I was of help, please get back to me for any further doubts that you might have

Regards
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Is Ibugesic Syrup A Safe Drug For Children?

Brief Answer: Will not harm the son Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Ibugesic syrup usually contain 100mg of ibuprofen and 160 mg of paracetamol per 5ml. It is a safe dose to be administered for a 4 year old, it will not harm your child. However it is a prescription drug, please do not use it again without a prescription. Take him to the doctor in the morning for further evaluation of fever I hope I as of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards