Molzin Tablet
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Molzin Tablet 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.
Molzin Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Molzin Tablet1 and Molzin Tablet2.
Molzin Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Molzin Tablet1 and Molzin Tablet2.
Uses of Molzin Tablet in children
Benefits of Molzin Tablet for your child
In Treatment of Fever
Molzin Tablet 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.
In Treatment of Common cold
Molzin Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.
Molzin Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Molzin Tablet is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes, and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.
Side effects of Molzin Tablet in children
Molzin 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 Molzin
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Dizziness
How can I give Molzin Tablet to my child?
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. Molzin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Molzin Tablet works
Molzin Tablet 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.
Safety advice
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Molzin Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Molzin Tablet is recommended.
However, caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease as it may cause excessive sleepiness in them.
However, caution is advised in patients with severe kidney disease as it may cause excessive sleepiness in them.
Liver
CAUTION
Molzin Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Molzin Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
The use of Molzin Tablet is not recommended in children with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
The use of Molzin Tablet is not recommended in children with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if I forget to give Molzin Tablet to my child?
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.
All substitutes
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Quick tips
- Molzin Tablet may make your child feel sleepy. Ensure your child takes extra care when taking part in physical activities.
- Never combine Molzin Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may lead to side effects.
- Stop Molzin Tablet and immediately report to the doctor if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties.
- Practice self-care tips:
- Keep the surroundings and surfaces neat and clean to avoid exposure to allergens
- Make sure your child maintains proper hygiene and sanitation to avoid infection
- Ensure your child takes enough rest to expedite recovery.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is it safe to give Molzin Tablet to children less than 1 year old?
Molzin Tablet 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 Molzin Tablet by mistake?
Prolonged or excess intake of Molzin Tablet 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 Molzin Tablet?
Molzin Tablet 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 Molzin Tablet?
Keep Molzin Tablet 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 Molzin Tablet make my child sleepy?
Molzin Tablet 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 Molzin Tablet be given with caution?
It is advised to use Molzin Tablet 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.
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