Cedate Syrup 120ml

Cedate Syrup 120ml contains Chloral Hydrate, a short-acting sedative. Made by Xenon Pharmaceuticals ., it is prescribed for sedation for procedures in children. Pack size: cedate syrup 120ml.

Uses of Cedate Syrup 120ml

Cedate Syrup 120ml is used mainly in hospitals and clinics to calm and sedate children before non-painful tests such as EEG, echocardiogram, hearing tests or scans, so they keep still. It was once used for sleeplessness, but this is now rare because safer medicines are available. It does not relieve pain.

How Cedate Syrup 120ml works

Chloral hydrate is converted in the body to trichloroethanol, which slows activity in the brain and central nervous system. This produces drowsiness and sleep that usually lasts long enough for a short procedure.

Possible side effects

Before or after sedation with Cedate Syrup 120ml, some children experience:

• Stomach upset, nausea or vomiting
• Unpleasant taste
• Dizziness or unsteadiness on waking
• Excitement or restlessness instead of sleep
• Prolonged drowsiness

Used with monitoring. Get urgent help if a child is very hard to wake, has slow, noisy or difficult breathing, turns blue, or has an irregular heartbeat.

Precautions and warnings

• It is given in hospital or clinic by trained staff.
• Tell the team about allergies and other medicines, especially other sedatives, antihistamines or seizure medicines.
• Let staff know if the child has heart, liver or kidney disease, breathing problems, sleep apnoea or stomach inflammation.
• After sedation, watch the child closely until fully awake and keep them from climbing, playing or riding bicycles for the rest of the day.
• Repeated long-term use can cause dependence, so it is not used for routine sleep problems.

Storage

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Keep the bottle tightly closed and do not use it after the expiry date or the period stated on the label once opened. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Cedate Syrup 120ml online in Pakistan

Order Cedate Syrup 120ml from Medimart and get genuine medicines delivered to your door in 2 to 3 working days, with cash on delivery available across Pakistan. This is a prescription medicine, so please use it only as advised by your doctor.

Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.