Manufacturer: BestoChem Formulations India Ltd
Salt Composition : Mefenamic Acid(50mg), Paracetamol(125mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Adhere to the prescribed dose, time, and way while giving Bestogesic Kid 50 mg/125 mg Tablet to your child. Give it orally, preferably at a fixed time. It can be given before or after food, but giving it after food helps prevent the chance of developing an upset stomach. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again. Avoid giving more than the recommended dose for fast relief as that may cause unwanted effects in your child.
Some children develop certain mild side effects like nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn, and diarrhea after taking this medicine. In case your child develops these side effects, do not worry as these are mostly temporary and resolve on their own. But, if these effects persist or become bothersome for your child, do consult your child’s doctor on a priority basis.
Before giving Bestogesic Kid 50 mg/125 mg Tablet to your child, do inform the doctor if your child is allergic to any medicine or products or has a history of any heart problems, birth defects, liver disease, kidney disease, lung disease, or bleeding disorder. This information is critical for dose alteration and helps in planning your child's overall treatment.
MEFENAMIC ACID+PARACETAMOL blocks the effect of a chemical messenger known as cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme that makes other chemical prostaglandins (PG). By blocking the effect of COX enzymes, lesser PGs are produced. This helps in reducing mild to moderate pain and inflammation at the injured or damaged site.
Mefenamic acid pharmacokinetics have not been studied in patients with hepatic dysfunction. As hepatic metabolism is a significant pathway of mefenamic acid elimination, patients with acute and chronic hepatic disease may require reduced doses of Ponstel compared to patients with normal hepatic function.
It distributes rapidly and evenly throughout most tissues and fluids and has a volume of distribution of approximately 0.9L/kg. 10 to 20% of the drug is bound to red blood cells. Paracetamol is extensively metabolised (predominantly in the liver), the major metabolites being the sulphate and glucuronide conjugates.
Bestogesic Kid 50 mg/125 mg Tablet 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-
Common side effects of Bestogesic Kid
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Heartburn
Diarrhea
Dizziness
If you are allergic to mefenamic acid, paracetamol or similar medicines.
If you have asthma or have had an asthmatic attack due to painkillers.
If you are suffering from inflammation in the digestive tract.
If you had or have stomach ulcers.
Mefenamic Acid+Paracetamol is used to relieve mild to moderate pain such as headache, migraine, toothache, muscle ache, backache, traumatic pain, pain due to sprain and strain and pain after surgeries
MEFENAMIC ACID+PARACETAMOL can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke. So, if you have had any recent heart surgery, do not take MEFENAMIC ACID+PARACETAMOL. MEFENAMIC ACID+PARACETAMOL increases the chances of stomach ulcers and bleeding.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Bestogesic Kid 50 mg/125 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. Give the missed as soon as you remember. However, you should skip the missed dose if it is already time for the next dose or if your child’s doctor has asked you not to make up for missed doses. Never give a double dose and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Bestogesic Kid 50 mg/125 mg Tablet is used to reduce pain as well as fever in children and infants.
Do not take it with any other medicine containing paracetamol (drugs for pain/fever or cough-and-cold) without asking your doctor first.
Maintain a log of your child’s temperature. If you do not see any improvement, contact your child’s doctor for advice.
Keep a track of the dose and the frequency in which you have given this medicine to your child. This will help prevent overdosing.
Practice self-care tips like:
Give plenty of fluids to your child to ensure proper body hydration (water-levels)
Give your child a balanced diet
Encourage your child to have optimum sleep since sick children get tired soon and getting plenty of rest helps them recover faster.
Stop the medicine and consult your child’s doctor in case your child exhibits allergic rash or stomach pain soon after taking this medicine.
Bestogesic Kid 50 mg/125 mg Tablet is used to reduce pain and swelling in various conditions.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bestogesic Kid 50 mg/125 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How much Bestogesic Kid 50 mg/125 mg Tablet should I give to my child?
Your doctor will prescribe the dose according to your child’s condition and body weight. Stick to the prescribed dosing schedule as that is the best way to ensure safe and complete recovery of your child.
Q. Can I change the dose of Bestogesic Kid 50 mg/125 mg Tablet for my child by myself according to the severity of illness?
No, it is not recommended to alter the dose of the medicine without consulting a doctor. While an unnecessary increase in dose may lead to toxicity, a sudden lowering of the dosing may cause recurrence of symptoms. So, for best results, speak to your child’s doctor if you feel a change in dose may be needed.
Q. Can all children be given the same dose of Bestogesic Kid 50 mg/125 mg Tablet?
No. Bestogesic Kid 50 mg/125 mg Tablet cannot be given to everyone in the same dose. The doctor decides the appropriate dose based on the child’s age and body weight. Since the dose changes so unpredictably, you must never give any dose of this medicine to anyone without consulting a doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the most benefit.
Q. When will my child feel better?
The doctor may advise you to keep giving Bestogesic Kid 50 mg/125 mg Tablet to your child for a few days to weeks, depending upon the severity of the illness. You’ll notice that the pain or fever will reduce and your child will start feeling better gradually as the course approaches its end. In case your child continues to feel unwell even after completion of the full prescribed course of the medicine, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
