Can I give Gen-Payne to my child?
Gen-payne and Mybulen are exactly the same medicine and both contain the same ingredients. As both contain codeine, neither is recommended. Adco-Salterpyn also contains codeine and is also not recommended. The safest fever treatment for your son is either Panado tablets or Nurofen tablets.
Is it safe to take Gen-Payne?
Gen-Payne is a painkiller and anti-inflammmatory combo. As long as you use the prescribed dose, these should be fine.
What are Gen-Payne pills used for?
Gen-Payne® Capsules. For treatment of mild to moderate pain with or without fever. Gen-Payne® Capsules . Each capsule contains Paracetamol 250mg.
Does Gen-Payne Help for Headaches?
[Nationally completed name] capsules are used for the short-term symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain, such as headache, acute migraine headache with or without aura, dental pain, period pain and fever and pain in the common cold.
Can I give a 9 year old paracetamol tablet?
Paracetamol 500mg Tablets should not be given to children under 10 years of age. If you take more paracetamol than you should: Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage.
Can a 12 year old take ibuprofen and paracetamol?
No, do not give your child paracetamol and ibuprofen at the same time, unless advised to by a healthcare professional. If you give them one of these medicines and they’re still distressed before the next dose is due, you could try the other medicine instead.
Does Gen Payne make you sleepy?
Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Is there codeine in Gen Payne?
For treatment of mild to moderate pain with or without fever. Contains active ingredients including Ibuprofen, Codeine phosphate and Paracetamol.
Can you take Gen Payne on an empty stomach?
Take this medication by mouth, usually every 4 to 6 hours with a full glass of water (8 ounces/240 milliliters) unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this drug. If you have stomach upset while taking this medication, take it with food, milk, or an antacid.
Can a 7 year old have paracetamol tablets?
Children can take paracetamol as: a liquid syrup – from the age of 2 months. suppositories – from the age of 2 months. tablets (including soluble tablets) – from the age of 6 years.