Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup is primarily given for the short-term treatment of conditions like insomnia in children. It also helps reduce pain and anxiety before a medical procedure by inducing sleep.
Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup is used to treat insomnia (inability to fall asleep)
Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup is used to treat insomnia (inability to fall asleep)
Uses of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup in children
- Treatment of Insomnia
- As a Sedative
Benefits of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup for your child
In Treatment of Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in which there is difficulty in falling or staying asleep at night. Often, the issue resolves itself over time. However, if your child experiences it more than three times a week for several months and significantly impairs their daytime functioning, it may point to insomnia or other sleep disorders. Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup works by slowing down the brain activities to allow sleep. This improves the quality of sleep and helps your child feel relaxed, refreshed, and more energetic.
In As a Sedative
Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup suppresses the brain center which keeps us awake, thereby making the child feel drowsy and sleepy. This as a result helps reduce pain and anxiety in a child before starting up any medical or surgical procedure. This technique ensures a hassle-free and fearless experience for a child and the doctor.
Side effects of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup in children
Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup 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 Napkid
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
- Impaired coordination
How can I give Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to my child?
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. Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Napkid Syrup works
Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup is a hypnotic. It is converted in the body into an active compound that works in the brain to induce sleepiness. It decreases the time taken to fall asleep and increases sleep duration.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child.
Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child.
Liver
CAUTION
Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child.
Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child.
What if I forget to give Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to my child?
Do not panic. If it is time for your child to sleep, give Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup as soon as you remember. Don’t give Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup at any other time else your child will end up feeling drowsy, dizzy, and confused. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.
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Quick tips
- Give Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child only before going to bed at night. If you forget to give it at bedtime, do not give it at any other time or your child will end up feeling drowsy, dizzy, and confused during the day.
- Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup nay causes drowsiness as a side effect. Make sure your child does not perform any brainstorming activities soon after the intake of this medication.
- Inform your doctor if your child experiences stomach upset, vomiting, or abdominal pain while taking this medication.
- Let your child’s doctor know if your child is having any heart problems as Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup can worsen the condition further.
- Never self-medicate your child as it can be dangerous to use Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup without a doctor's prescription.
- Follow these self-care measures:Ask your child to relax before bedtime.
- Maintain a log of your child’s sleep hours.
- Make sure your child eats right at the right time. Avoid heavy meals close to bedtime.
- Check noise and light in your child’s bedroom. Keep all the screens (TV) and gadgets (mobile and others) away from your child before bedtime.
- Encourage your child to get as much natural light as possible during the day, especially in the morning. Bright light suppresses melatonin which helps your child feel awake and alert during the day and sleepy towards bedtime.
- Give Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child only before going to bed at night. If you forget to give it at bedtime, do not give it at any other time or your child will end up feeling drowsy, dizzy, and confused during the day.
- Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup nay causes drowsiness as a side effect. Make sure your child does not perform any brainstorming activities soon after the intake of this medication.
- Inform your doctor if your child experiences stomach upset, vomiting, or abdominal pain while taking this medication.
- Let your child’s doctor know if your child is having any heart problems as Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup can worsen the condition further.
- Never self-medicate your child as it can be dangerous to use Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup without a doctor's prescription.
- Follow these self-care measures:
- Ask your child to relax before bedtime.
- Maintain a log of your child’s sleep hours.
- Make sure your child eats right at the right time. Avoid heavy meals close to bedtime.
- Check noise and light in your child’s bedroom. Keep all the screens (TV) and gadgets (mobile and others) away from your child before bedtime.
- Encourage your child to get as much natural light as possible during the day, especially in the morning. Bright light suppresses melatonin which helps your child feel awake and alert during the day and sleepy towards bedtime.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Monoalkyl Phosphates
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Insomina drug
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. My 1.5-year-old baby is cranky all the time and sleeps for not more than an hour. Can I give him Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup?
Never give Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child without consulting a doctor. Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup belongs to a class of hypnotic drugs. Doctors do not prescribe these under normal circumstances as such sleep difficulties usually resolve with time. Hence, it is important to consult your child’s doctor so that the risk of unwanted dosing can be eliminated.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup?
The serious adverse reactions of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup include cardiopulmonary arrest, allergic reactions, seizures, and medicine dependence. In case you wish to discontinue giving Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child, consult the doctor as careful dose reduction is required otherwise there is a risk of withdrawal symptoms.
Q. What if my child takes too much of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup?
Overdose of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup can cause respiratory arrest, decreased heart rate, and blood pressure. It is advised to monitor respiration, pulse, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and take appropriate measures to ensure proper breathing. Consult your child’s doctor right away in such a case.
Q. How long will my child take to fall asleep after taking Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup?
Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and starts showing its effect within 30-60 minutes of intake. It is advised to give Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup 1 hour before your child retires to bed.
Q. In which conditions should I avoid giving Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to my child?
Avoid giving Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup if your child exhibits allergic reactions, shows symptoms of porphyria, has liver or kidney problems, weakness, or has any serious heart disease.
Q. Where should I store Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup at home?
Always follow the instructions mentioned on the label of the medicine bottle about the storage of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup. Ideally, you should keep Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup at room temperature beyond the reach of the small children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine.
Q. My 1.5-year-old baby is cranky all the time and sleeps for not more than an hour. Can I give him Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup?
Never give Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child without consulting a doctor. Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup belongs to a class of hypnotic drugs. Doctors do not prescribe these under normal circumstances as such sleep difficulties usually resolve with time. Hence, it is important to consult your child’s doctor so that the risk of unwanted dosing can be eliminated.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup?
The serious adverse reactions of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup include cardiopulmonary arrest, allergic reactions, seizures, and medicine dependence. In case you wish to discontinue giving Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child, consult the doctor as careful dose reduction is required otherwise there is a risk of withdrawal symptoms.
Q. What if my child takes too much of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup?
Overdose of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup can cause respiratory arrest, decreased heart rate, and blood pressure. It is advised to monitor respiration, pulse, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and take appropriate measures to ensure proper breathing. Consult your child’s doctor right away in such a case.
Q. How long will my child take to fall asleep after taking Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup?
Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and starts showing its effect within 30-60 minutes of intake. It is advised to give Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup 1 hour before your child retires to bed.
Q. In which conditions should I avoid giving Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup to my child?
Avoid giving Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup if your child exhibits allergic reactions, shows symptoms of porphyria, has liver or kidney problems, weakness, or has any serious heart disease.
Q. Where should I store Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup at home?
Always follow the instructions mentioned on the label of the medicine bottle about the storage of Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup. Ideally, you should keep Napkid 500mg/5ml Syrup at room temperature beyond the reach of the small children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine.
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