Biogesic For Kids Special Precautions

Care to be taken when taking this medicine: Liver Warning: This product contains paracetamol. Severe liver damage may occur if: A child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount; An adult or child 12 years old and above takes more than 4 g of paracetamol in 24 hours; Taken with other medicines containing paracetamol (or acetaminophen).
Allergy alert: Paracetamol may cause allergic reactions. Symptoms may include: Skin redness; Blisters; Skin rash or hives; Swelling of the face, tongue or throat; Difficulty swallowing; Unexplained wheezing or shortness of breath.
Ask a doctor before use if patient has liver or kidney disease.
Use with caution in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD), a hereditary condition which can lead to decreased blood cell count and possible hemolytic anemia (anemia resulting from destruction of red blood cells).
Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Ask a doctor before use if: The patient has kidney or liver problems (including alcoholic liver disease).
The patient is taking other pain killers or any other medicines (see Interactions).
The patient has G6PD deficiency.
The cause of the patient's illness is not clear or it is accompanied by a rash, breathing difficulties, diarrhea or excessive tiredness or lethargy.
The patient is severely malnourished, anorexic, have a low body mass index (underweight), or excessively drinks alcohol.
Stop use and ask a doctor if: If symptoms of allergic reaction occur, (such as skin redness, blisters, or rash), stop use and seek medical help right away (see Care to be taken when taking this medicine as previously mentioned).
Symptoms worsen or do not improve.
New symptoms occur.
Any undesirable effect occurs.
Redness or swelling is present.
Fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days.
Pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days in children (<12 years old) and 10 days in adults.
Patient had unexpected bruising or bleeding, and had more infections than usual.
Consult a doctor promptly if sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting.