T-98 Paediatric Oral Drops

T-98 Paediatric drops is used to reduce fever and relieve pain in children. It contains paracetamol/acetaminophen as the active substance which prevents the action of certain substances responsible for pain and increasing body temperature. Shake the bottle well before use.

Taking paracetamol for a prolonged duration and in high doses is associated with liver damage. Hence, give T-98 Paediatric drops to your child in the exact dose and quantity as advised by your doctor.

Dosage

Overdose

Taking T-98 Paediatric drops in high doses may result in liver damage. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and stomach ache. If you think you have given too much of this medicine to your child, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed giving any dose of T-98 Paediatric drops to your child, give it as soon as you remember. If it's time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. Do not give a double dose to compensate for the missed one. Keep a gap of at least 4-6 hours between one dose and the next dose.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• T-98 Paediatric drops is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (NSAID) that blocks the action of a chemical called cyclooxygenase (COX). Cyclooxygenase is responsible for the formation of certain substances in the body called prostaglandins that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.
• T-98 Paediatric drops also acts on the area of the brain responsible for controlling body temperature and brings down the temperature of the body in fever.

Directions for Use

• T-98 Paediatric drops should be used in the exact dose as prescribed by the doctor.
• Shake well before use.
• Use a measuring cup, spoon, or dropper for the exact quantity.
• Do not consume it directly from the bottle.
• Do not give more than the prescribed dose.

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• Your child has liver or kidney disease.
• Your child is suffering from chronic malnutrition.
• Your child has any infection.
• Your child is taking other medicines containing paracetamol.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to paracetamol or any of the ingredients of T-98 Paediatric drops.
• If you are taking any other product that contains paracetamol.

Side effects

• Skin rash
• Itching
• Blisters
• Allergies

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way T-98 Paediatric drops works or T-98 Paediatric drops itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements, or herbals your child is currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Particular care should be taken if your child is taking medicines such as metoclopramide or domperidone used to treat nausea or vomiting, blood thinners such as warfarin, and antibiotics such as chloramphenicol.
• Cholesterol-lowering medicines like cholestyramine should be taken after a minimum gap of 2 hours.

Storage and disposal

• Store T-98 Paediatric drops in a cool and dry place below 25°C away from direct sunlight..
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What precautions should I take when using T-98 Paediatric drops?

Be cautious if you are a patient with liver problems, kidney problems or an alcoholic, as this medicine is known to cause severe liver damage in case of overdose. Caution is needed for the elderly as well.

My child has a fever. Can I give T-98 Paediatric drops to my child, who is five years old?

Yes, you can give T-98 Paediatric drops to your child.

My child, who is 3-years old, consumed an excess of T-98 Paediatric drops. What should I do?

Immediately take your child to the hospital. It may take some time before symptoms of overdose appear. The physician will evaluate with help of laboratory reports and examination to check if the baby's liver is doing fine.

Can I take T-98 Paediatric drops for cold and fever?

You can take T-98 Paediatric drops for controlling fever, but it will not be useful for cold.

What are the uses of T-98 Paediatric drops?

T-98 Paediatric drops is used to relieve fever and mild-to-moderate pain. It is also used to get relief from headache, toothache, migraine, period pain and other painful conditions.

Can T-98 Paediatric drops be used in elders?

Kidney and liver function in the elderly is not as optimum as in the young population. Caution is needed when giving T-98 Paediatric drops to the elderly with existing diseases. It should be used only after consulting your doctor. You should inform the doctor about all diseases the older person has (especially liver or kidney diseases). This will help the doctor decide the safe dose as per their age and kidney or liver function.

How often can I take T-98 Paediatric drops?

• It depends upon the condition. An adult with a healthy liver and kidney should not take this medicine more than four times a day and should always maintain a gap of 6 hours between two doses. If your fever or pain is relieved, stop taking it further.
• Avoid using it too frequently, as it can lead to serious liver problems upon frequent and prolonged use.
• Do not increase the dose of this medicine if the pain or fever does not subside.

When should I give T-98 Paediatric drops to my child?

T-98 Paediatric drops can be given to your child before or after food. However, you should always give this medicine to your child exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

How to give T-98 Paediatric drops to my child?

• T-98 Paediatric drops should be used in the exact dose as prescribed by the doctor.
• Shake well before use.
• Use a measuring cup, spoon, or dropper for the exact quantity.
• Do not consume it directly from the bottle.
• Do not give more than the prescribed dose.