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Symkast 4mg Tablet

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SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store below 25°C

Your child’s medicine at a glance

Symkast 4mg Tablet is used to prevent asthma attacks in children. It may also be used to ease breathing difficulties caused by strenuous physical activities. This medicine also helps treat symptoms of skin and seasonal allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes.

Symkast 4mg Tablet is used to improve asthma features, control asthma and also reduce seasonal allergy features

Side effects of Symkast 4mg Tablet in children

Symkast 4mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Symkast

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fever
  • Upper respiratory tract infection

How can I give Symkast 4mg Tablet to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Symkast 4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Symkast Tablet works

Symkast 4mg Tablet is a leukotriene antagonist that works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.

Safety advice

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Symkast 4mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Symkast 4mg Tablet is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Symkast 4mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Symkast 4mg Tablet is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe liver disease.

What if I forget to give Symkast 4mg Tablet to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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Quick tips

  • Symkast 4mg Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never give it to stop an attack that has already started, as the medicine may not work for such cases.
  • Make sure to keep all other rescue medicines handy for your child in case of any respiratory distress.
  • If your child is taking inhaled corticosteroids, taper down the dose gradually only after the advice of the doctor.
  • Never increase or decrease the dose of Symkast 4mg Tablet on your own as it can harm your child.
  • Never combine Symkast 4mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may cause some side effects.
  • If you are giving Symkast 4mg Tablet to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
  • Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
  • Never give medicines meant for adults to children as they can harm.
  • Practice self-care tips:
    1. Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens.
    2. Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places.
    3. Give plenty of fluids to your child as that helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
1,3-Diarylpropanoid Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Leukotriene antagonists

Patient concerns

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I m allergic if I take symkast LC then I m fine but after some time same problem
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Get serum IgE level check and revert
I m suffering from cough n cold since 7 days. After consulted with my doctor i take zithrox Lx symkast Lc and zeerodol p and he suggested me to nebulise twice.i feel good but due to cough my chest is paining when i m coughing plz advice me what to do.now
Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan
ENT
I think that antibiotics he is giving is not effective. Take some better antibiotics after consulting the same doctor.
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FAQs

Q. Which food items should my child avoid taking along with Symkast 4mg Tablet?

Do not give high-fat meals and fruit juices to your child along with Symkast 4mg Tablet as they may interfere with the absorption of this medicine.

Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Symkast 4mg Tablet?

Symkast 4mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Symkast 4mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Q. Can I decrease the dose of Symkast 4mg Tablet by myself if my child starts to feel better?

No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in a rebound reversal of all symptoms.

Q. Can I stop the medicine by myself?

No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Symkast 4mg Tablet usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.

Q. How should Symkast 4mg Tablet be stored?

Symkast 4mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

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Marketer details

Name: Symbiotic Drugs
Address: 35, Baddi, Solan - 173205, Export Promostion Industrial Park, Jharmajri
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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