Pyrimet

If your child vomits in less than 30 minutes after having a dose of Pyrimet tablets or syrup, give him/her the same dose again. If your child vomits more than 30 minutes after a dose of tablets or syrup, you do not need to give him/her another dose, until the next normal dose.

Usually your child will feel better after about half an hour of taking Pyrimet.

You should only give four doses of Pyrimet in 24 hours. There should be a gap of at least 4 hours between two doses. Do not give Pyrimet for more than 3 days to your child without first talking to your doctor.

Pyrimet along with relieving fever also helps in controlling problems associated with cold such as headache and earache associated with cold. However, it does help relieve stuffy nose and cough for which doctor’s advice is required.

No, Pyrimet does not make babies sleepy, contrary to the common belief.

If used as directed by the physician, Pyrimet is safe for children.

No, Pyrimet is not an antibiotic. It works as a painkiller and as a medicine which brings down high fever.

Ibuprofen and Pyrimet are safe painkillers which can be given to children, though both should not be used together. Instead, if you have given your child Pyrimet and still he/she is feverish or in pain you could try ibuprofen instead, when the next dose is due.