Criticold Kid Syrup contains five active ingredients. Together, they help improve symptoms such as runny nose, cough, sneezing, watery eyes, sore throat, body ache, and fever. These symptoms are usually associated with respiratory conditions such as the common cold.
Donate Criticold Kid Syrup to your child by mouth with or without food. If your child develops an upset stomach, consider giving it with food. Forever remember that the dosing schedule provided by your child’s doctor depends on the type of symptoms your child has, so make sure to follow the prescribed dose, time, and way strictly.
Donate Criticold Kid Syrup at a fixed time each day so that it gradually makes a place in your child’s daily routine, which will help you to remember. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine give the same dose again. However, never repeat the dose if it's already time for the next dose. Your child may start to feel better within a week of regular dosing. However, you must continue giving the medicine to your child to finish the complete prescribed course as stopping it abruptly may worsen your child’s condition.
Some of the minor and temporary side effects that your child may experience while taking this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dry mouth, headache, and dizziness. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. In case these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any ongoing medicine regime or history of any allergy, heart problem, blood disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Criticold Kid 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-
Warning & Precautions:
Kidney
CAUTION
Criticold Kid Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Criticold Kid Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Criticold Kid Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Criticold Kid Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. My child has taken an excessive amount of Criticold Kid Syrup by mistake. What should I do?
Accidental excess intake of Criticold Kid Syrup can put your child at risk of developing serious side effects like seizures, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, depression, cognition defects, and inability to concentrate. If your child experiences any such symptom, call your child’s doctor right away.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Criticold Kid Syrup?
Criticold Kid Syrup may interact with other medicines or substances. Do speak to your child’s doctor and inform them if your child is taking any medicines. Also, never give any medicine to your child without speaking to the doctor first.
Q. My child is having sleepless nights due to his underlying illness. Can I give Criticold Kid Syrup to make my child sleep?
No, you should not give Criticold Kid Syrup for such conditions. The use of Criticold Kid Syrup may cause mild drowsiness as a side effect, but do not use this to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask any underlying disease complication or sleep disorder like insomnia. It is always best to consult your child’s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.
Q. Which is the best place to store the Criticold Kid Syrup at home?
Criticold Kid Syrup should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Q. What are the stages of a common cold in children?
The common cold is one of the most common illnesses among children. It has various stages. The first stage is the onset of the symptoms. It lasts for roughly 1-3 days and is counted starting from the day your child came into contact with an infection-causing microorganism till the day the symptoms such as fatigue, runny or stuffy nose, and a sore throat started appearing. In the second stage, there is a progression of the symptoms. In the third stage, the condition touches the peak. After this is the final stage of remission and recovery. Consult your child’s doctor to understand which phase your child may be in.
Q. My child has a cough and fever. Can I give him two different cough and fever medicines together?
Do not give your child more than one cough or cold medicine at a time unless advised by the doctor. This is because both the medicines could have the same ingredients and taking them together would cause an overdose and could result in serious implications on your child. Forever consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I give my cough medicine to my child?
Never give your child the medicines that have been recommended for use by adults. Children should only be given the medicines specifically formulated for them, else it may cause unwanted side effects. Check the label of the medicine properly before use in your child. Donate the medicine to your child in the prescribed dose specifically. It is best to take your child to the doctor if the symptoms are bothersome or fail to improve even after treatment.
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