Pedirest Syrup
Triclofos (NA)
by Votary Laboratories I Ltd
About this medicine
Pedirest 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 Pedirest 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 Pedirest Syrup will depend on your child’s clinical condition and treatment response. As Pedirest 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 Pedirest 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 Pedirest 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
- Treatment of Insomnia
- As a Sedative
Benefits
In treatment of Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder in which there is difficulty in falling or staying asleep at night. Often, the issue resolves itself over time. However, if your child experiences it more than three times a week for several months and significantly impairs their daytime functioning, it may point to insomnia or other sleep disorders. Pedirest Syrup works by slowing down the brain activities to allow sleep. This improves the quality of sleep and helps your child feel relaxed, refreshed, and more energetic.
How it works
Pedirest Syrup is a hypnotic. It is converted in the body into an active compound that works in the brain to induce sleepiness. It decreases the time taken to fall asleep and increases sleep duration.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Pedirest Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Impaired coordination
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Drowsiness
Safety advice
- KidneyCAUTION
- Pedirest Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pedirest Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving Pedirest Syrup to your child.
- LiverCAUTION
- Pedirest Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pedirest Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Consult and thoroughly discuss any query with your child’s doctor before giving Pedirest Syrup to your child.
If you miss a dose
Do not panic. If it is time for your child to sleep, give Pedirest Syrup as soon as you remember. Don’t give Pedirest 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.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Monoalkyl Phosphates
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Neuro cns
Frequently 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 Pedirest Syrup?
Never give Pedirest Syrup to your child without consulting a doctor. Pedirest 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 Pedirest Syrup?
The serious adverse reactions of Pedirest Syrup include cardiopulmonary arrest, allergic reactions, seizures, and medicine dependence. In case you wish to discontinue giving Pedirest 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 Pedirest Syrup?
Overdose of Pedirest 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 Pedirest Syrup?
Pedirest Syrup is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and starts showing its effect within 30-60 minutes of intake. It is advised to give Pedirest Syrup 1 hour before your child retires to bed.
In which conditions should I avoid giving Pedirest Syrup to my child?
Avoid giving Pedirest 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 Pedirest Syrup at home?
Always follow the instructions mentioned on the label of the medicine bottle about the storage of Pedirest Syrup. Ideally, you should keep Pedirest 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 Pedirest Syrup?
Never give Pedirest Syrup to your child without consulting a doctor. Pedirest 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 Pedirest Syrup?
The serious adverse reactions of Pedirest Syrup include cardiopulmonary arrest, allergic reactions, seizures, and medicine dependence. In case you wish to discontinue giving Pedirest 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 Pedirest Syrup?
Overdose of Pedirest 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 Pedirest Syrup?
Pedirest Syrup is slowly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and starts showing its effect within 30-60 minutes of intake. It is advised to give Pedirest Syrup 1 hour before your child retires to bed.
In which conditions should I avoid giving Pedirest Syrup to my child?
Avoid giving Pedirest 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 Pedirest Syrup at home?
Always follow the instructions mentioned on the label of the medicine bottle about the storage of Pedirest Syrup. Ideally, you should keep Pedirest Syrup at room temperature beyond the reach of the small children and pets. Do not freeze the medicine.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Votary Laboratories I Ltd
- Salt composition
- Triclofos (NA)
- Dosage form
- Solution
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
Same salt, other brands
Therapeutically equivalent. Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before substituting.
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.