Vamirex Composition, Dose, Use, Side Effect

Vamirex is not your everyday paracetamol syrup. It came with ingredients that also stop nausea and vomiting. That is like a three in one effect. They call it the triple effect. Vamirex is a local product from Tuyil Pharm. Ind. Limited, Nigeria.

Vamirex

The reason vamirex syrup is gaining popularity among community pharmacists is because most malaria and typhoid symptoms include pain, nausea and vomiting. Most drugs also have nausea and vomiting. Vamirex syrup is designed to handle these cases as the child is treated for the infection.

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Composition Of Vamirex Syrup

Each 5 ml contains:

Paracetamol BP 125mg

Promethazine HCI BP 3mg

Pharmacological Action

Vamirex syrup has analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antihistamine activity. It is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and peak plasma concentrations occur for about 1-2 hours. It is rapidly metabolized and excreted in the urine mainly as metabolites and conjugates.

Indication Of Vamirex Syrup

Vamirex syrup is indicated for the symptomatic relief of allergic conditions. It is also used to relieve mild to moderate body pain and fever.

Dosage Of Vamirex Syrup

Children: 3-6 years - 5ml - 10ml - twice a day.

7-12 years - 10ml - 20ml - twice a day.

If symptoms persist for more than three days of treatment, consult the physician.

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Side Effects Of Vamirex Syrup

Vamirex syrup is well tolerated, the common side effects are usually gastrointestinal disturbance including nausea, dizziness, dryness of nose and throat.

Contraindication

Vamirex syrup should be given with caution to patients that are hypersensitive to any of the active ingredients and patients with a history of renal impairment.