Treatment of Fever|Treatment of Common cold

In Treatment of Fever Citazine Suspension helps reduce high body temperature and relieve headache body ache and malaise. It works by blocking the pain and fever pathways in the brain responsible for the rise in body temperature.

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. Citazine Suspension may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Citazine Suspension is commonly prescribed in children to treat fever body ache as well as allergic symptoms associated with common cold like runny nose cough sneezing and watery eyes. Also it is one of the commonly used medicines in chickenpox for symptomatic relief.Give Citazine Suspension to your child by mouth with or without food preferably at a fixed time. Children often have a sensitive stomach and complain of stomach upset while taking medicines. Prefer giving this medicine with food if this happens. Always 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. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine give the same dose again.Some of the minor and temporary side effects that your child may experience while taking this medicine include vomiting diarrhea nausea dizziness sleepiness and skin rash. 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.Share your child’s complete medical history with your child’s doctor including any ongoing medicine regime or history of any allergy heart problem blood disorder 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.

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. Citazine Suspension may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Citazine Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Citazine Suspension is recommended.However caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease as it may cause excessive sleepiness in them. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Citazine Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Citazine Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.The use of Citazine Suspension 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.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY

Treatment of Fever|Treatment of Common cold

Vomiting | Nausea | Diarrhea | Rash | Dizziness

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

CAUTION

Q. Is it safe to give Citazine Suspension to children less than 1 year old?::: Citazine Suspension should not be used in children who are less than 2 years of age because it has the potential of causing fatal respiratory depression.| Q. What if I give an overdose of Citazine Suspension by mistake?::: Prolonged or excess intake of Citazine Suspension 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.| Q. When will my child’s condition improve after taking Citazine Suspension?::: Citazine Suspension 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.| Q. Where should I keep Citazine Suspension?::: Keep Citazine Suspension 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.| Q. Can Citazine Suspension make my child sleepy?::: Citazine Suspension 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.| Q. In what conditions should Citazine Suspension be given with caution?::: It is advised to use Citazine Suspension 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.| Q. 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.