• Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup is primarily given for the short-term treatment of conditions like insomnia in children
• It also helps reduce pain and anxiety before a medical procedure by inducing sleep
• Give Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child orally, preferably before the child retires to bed, either before or after food as advised by the doctor
• The dose of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup will depend on your child’s clinical condition and treatment response
• As Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup remains active in the body for many hours, your child may experience drowsiness the next day as well
• Your child may also feel uncomfortable or nauseated after the intake of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup
• In case your child vomits within 30 minutes of the medicinal intake, give another dose once your child calms down
• However, do make sure not to double up the dose
• Consult your doctor if your child experiences difficulty sleeping even after taking the first dose or if your child wakes up in the night or early in the morning.
• Never use Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup to sedate your child regularly under normal circumstances
• This medicine should be used only if a child has to undergo a medical procedure where sedation is required
• This medicine is generally suitable for short-term use
• Using it in high doses or for prolonged duration may cause dependence
• Also, your child’s body may become tolerant to this medicine as a result of which higher doses may be needed to achieve the effect
• Do not abruptly stop the medicine even if your child starts showing signs of improvement as stopping it suddenly may cause withdrawal symptoms.
• The intake of this medicine may cause minor and temporary side effects in some children
• These include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, and impaired coordination
• These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine
• However, in case they persist for long or start bothering your child, you must consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
• Your child’s doctor must be aware of your child’s entire medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction
• This will guide the doctor in planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup

• In As a Sedative Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup suppresses the brain center which keeps us awake, thereby making the child feel drowsy and sleepy
• This as a result helps reduce pain and anxiety in a child before starting up any medical or surgical procedure
• This technique ensures a hassle-free and fearless experience for a child and the doctor.

Missed Doses

Do not panic. If it is time for your child to sleep, give Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup as soon as you remember. Don’t give Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup at any other time else your child will end up feeling drowsy, dizzy, and confused. In case of any confusion, do consult your child’s doctor.

Frequestly asked Questions

My 1.5-year-old baby is cranky all the time and sleeps for not more than an hour. Can I give him Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup?

Never give Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child without consulting a doctor. Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup belongs to a class of hypnotic drugs. Doctors do not prescribe these under normal circumstances as such sleep difficulties usually resolve with time. Hence, it is important to consult your child’s doctor so that the risk of unwanted dosing can be eliminated.

What are the serious side effects of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup?

The serious adverse reactions of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup include cardiopulmonary arrest, allergic reactions, seizures, and medicine dependence. In case you wish to discontinue giving Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child, consult the doctor as careful dose reduction is required otherwise there is a risk of withdrawal symptoms.

What if my child takes too much of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup?

Overdose of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup can cause respiratory arrest, decreased heart rate, and blood pressure. It is advised to monitor respiration, pulse, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and take appropriate measures to ensure proper breathing. Consult your child’s doctor right away in such a case.

How long will my child take to fall asleep after taking Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup?

Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and starts showing its effect within 30-60 minutes of intake. It is advised to give Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup 1 hour before your child retires to bed.

In which conditions should I avoid giving Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup to my child?

Avoid giving Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup if your child exhibits allergic reactions, shows symptoms of porphyria, has liver or kidney problems, weakness, or has any serious heart disease.

Where should I store Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup at home?

Always follow the instructions mentioned on the label of the medicine bottle about the storage of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup. Ideally, you should keep Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup at room temperature beyond the reach of the small children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine.

My 1.5-year-old baby is cranky all the time and sleeps for not more than an hour. Can I give him Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup?

Never give Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child without consulting a doctor. Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup belongs to a class of hypnotic drugs. Doctors do not prescribe these under normal circumstances as such sleep difficulties usually resolve with time. Hence, it is important to consult your child’s doctor so that the risk of unwanted dosing can be eliminated.

What are the serious side effects of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup?

The serious adverse reactions of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup include cardiopulmonary arrest, allergic reactions, seizures, and medicine dependence. In case you wish to discontinue giving Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup to your child, consult the doctor as careful dose reduction is required otherwise there is a risk of withdrawal symptoms.

What if my child takes too much of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup?

Overdose of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup can cause respiratory arrest, decreased heart rate, and blood pressure. It is advised to monitor respiration, pulse, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and take appropriate measures to ensure proper breathing. Consult your child’s doctor right away in such a case.

How long will my child take to fall asleep after taking Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup?

Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and starts showing its effect within 30-60 minutes of intake. It is advised to give Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup 1 hour before your child retires to bed.

In which conditions should I avoid giving Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup to my child?

Avoid giving Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup if your child exhibits allergic reactions, shows symptoms of porphyria, has liver or kidney problems, weakness, or has any serious heart disease.

Common and Known Side effects of Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup

• Foskid 500mg/5ml Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Impaired coordination