Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Acepam Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Acepam Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Acepam Syrup is recommended.However, caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease as it may cause excessive sleepiness in them. | - Liver : CAUTION

Acepam Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acepam Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.The use of Acepam Syrup is not recommended in children with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

Do not panic. Unless your child?s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule and do not give a double dose to catch up with the missed dose.

Is it safe to give Acepam Syrup to children less than 1 year old?::: Acepam Syrup should not be used in children who are less than 2 years of age because it has the potential of causing fatal respiratory depression.| What if I give an overdose of Acepam Syrup by mistake?::: Prolonged or excess intake of Acepam Syrup can put your child at risk of developing serious side effects like bradycardia, decreased blood pressure, confusion, delirium, disorientation, dizziness, drowsiness, and hallucinations. Always stick to the prescribed dose. To pour out the right dose, use the calibrated cup provided with the medicine by the manufacturer. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not give the correct estimate.| When will my child?s condition improve after taking Acepam Syrup?::: Acepam Syrup usually starts working within 30 to 60 minutes of intake and shows its peak effect within 3 to 4 hours. Your child may start to feel better after a few doses. In case the pain or fever persists longer, consult your child?s doctor immediately.| Where should I keep Acepam Syrup?::: Keep Acepam Syrup out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake. Also, it should be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light.| Can Acepam Syrup make my child sleepy?::: Acepam Syrup may cause mild drowsiness, making your child feel sleepy. So, be cautious and never give this medicine if your child is suffering from a sleep disorder as this medicine can mask the symptoms of underlying sleep disorders like insomnia. It is always best to consult your child?s doctor before giving this medicine to your child.| In what conditions should Acepam Syrup be given with caution?::: It is advised to use Acepam Syrup with caution if the child has malnutrition, G6PD deficiency, liver disease, or any medicinal allergy. So, do not hesitate to share your child?s complete medical history with the doctor as that will help the doctor decide whether the medicine is safe for your child or not.| When should I call my child?s doctor right away?::: Do not delay calling your child?s doctor if your child starts to show side effects like irregular heartbeat, complaints of urinary retention, vision problem, muscle spasm, irregular bodily movements, and sudden weakness.

Acepam Syrup contains two active ingredients: paracetamol, and promethazine. These ingredients together relieve common cold symptoms. Promethazine is an antiallergic that relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that are responsible for pain and fever.

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