Aceclofenac and Paracetamol suspension i.e. Down-A is a combination of two medications Paracetamol an antipyretic medicine and Aceclofenac an NSAIDs class drug. It is a very potent combination for moderate to high fever conditions in children. It is also used for body pain, bone pain, tooth pain, and headaches. It is a fixed-dose combination approved by CDSCO in India.

DOWN-A SUSPENSION

DOWN-A suspension is an Aceclofenac Paracetamol suspension. This is a pediatric medication that is used for fever, pain, and inflammation. This is safer than Ibuprofen & Paracetamol suspension. Down A suspension is available in a 60 ml brown color plastic pet bottle packed in a corrugated paper box. The suspension in the bottle is flavored and sweet in taste so that children can easily swallow it.

ACECLOFENAC PARACETAMOL SUSPENSION USES:

DOWN-A suspension containing Aceclofenac & Paracetamol that is used to lower the fever in childern below the age of 12 years. This is also used in certain types of pain like tooth pain, headache, and muscle pain in kids.

This medication brings low levels of chemical substances which becomes the cause of pain and inflammation.

The recommended dose of Aceclofenac is 200 mg in 24 hours. Should be taken as two separate 100 mg doses in the morning and evening after meals.

Whereas the recommended dose of Paracetamol in childern varies as on the age and weight of the child. Usually, 100mg,125 mg, and 250 mg are common doses in childern which can be taken twice a day after meals. Down-A contains Aceclofenac 50 mg and Paracetamol 125mg in 5 ml, which can be taken twice a day.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

BRAND NAME: DOWN-A

DOSAGE FORM: ORAL SUSPENSION

COMPOSITION:

Each 5 ml contains

Paracetamol IP 125 mg

Aceclofenac IP 50 mg

Flavored palatable base….. Qs.

PACKING: 60 ML BOX

MRP: 55.00

ALSO AVAILABLE:

COLDMARZ : Paracetamol 250 mg, Phenylephrine Hcl 5mg, Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg, Sodium Citrate 60mg)

DOWN-M (Mefenamic Acid 50 mg +Paracetamol 125mg suspension)

LACE-P : (Aceclofenac100mg +Paracetamol 325mg Tablet)

Aceclofenac and Paracetamol Suspension Side effects:

However this combination is known as the safest medication for fever and pain but some common side effects may occur in some patients like Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach pain, Loss of appetite, Heartburn, Diarrhea, etc. Therefore the use of this combination should be under healthcare professionals’ guidance, without prescription it can lead to unnecessary problems in the body. This is the top alternative of nimesulide and Paracetamol suspension so this can be used very precautionarily. The liver and kidney are the most susceptible organs to paracetamol overdose. Dose size is very crucial as per the age and body weight of the child.

Reviewed by;

Dr. Yogesh Chaudhary (B. Pharma)

Senior Pharmacist at S.N. Medical College, Agra-(UP)

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