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Soothinex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Soothinex have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Soothinex depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Soothinex can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Soothinex normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Soothinex is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Soothinex related warnings talks about Soothinex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies must refrain from the use of Soothinex since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Soothinex have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Soothinex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Soothinex, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Soothinex is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Soothinex is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Soothinex safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Soothinex in pregnant women.
Is the use of Soothinex safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Soothinex for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Soothinex on the Kidneys?
Soothinex rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Soothinex on the Liver?
Side effects of Soothinex rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Soothinex on the Heart?
You can take Soothinex without any fear of damage to the heart.
Soothinex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Soothinex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Soothinex habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Soothinex is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Soothinex
Taking Soothinex with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Soothinex
Consumption of alcohol and Soothinex together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Soothinex can be taken with a multivitamin. No harmful interactions found between them. However, this is not necessarily mean no interaction exists. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking these two medicines at the same time.
If you are allergic to Soothinex then do not take it. Inform your doctor immediately for alternative medicine.
Soothinex is a brand name for paracetamol. It is an analgesic and antipyretic medication used to treat mild to moderate pain and fever. Even WHO has considered this drug to be an essential medicine for basic healthcare requirements. Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used 'over-the-counter' medicine. It is often prescribed as one of the first-line treatment options for pain and fever with minimum side effects.
You should take the minimum effective dose of Soothinex that reduces body pain and fever. It should be used for the shortest time period till you get relief. Take it as per doctor's advice do not exceed dosage. Ideally, 1 or 2 tablets (500 mg) every four to six hours can be safely taken, do not take more than four doses in 24 hours. Please note paracetamol 500 mg tablet should not be given to children below 10 years until and unless prescribed by a child specialist.
Yes, Soothinex can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
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