Ipecee

Yes, Ipecee can cause bleeding problems, ulcers, and perforation in stomach and intestine. These complications might develop during any phase of the treatment without warning symptoms. The risk may be aggravated for people who consume NSAIDs for a long period of time, who are elderly, who have poor health and who drink alcohol while taking Ipecee. It is important that you talk to your doctor if you ever had ulcers or any kind of bleeding disorders. Talk to your doctor immediately if you start developing symptoms like vomiting with blood, bloody stools, heartburn, and stomach pain

No, Ipecee is not a muscle relaxant. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is used to relieve pain and inflammation associated with aches, sprains, and strains. 

Ipecee is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used for the treatment of tenderness, swelling, stiffness, and pain associated with osteoarthritis in which there is a breakdown of the lining of the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis in which there is swelling of the lining of the joints. It is also used for alleviation of the menstrual pain, before and during the menstrual cycle. It is also used to relieve fever and pain associated with a headache, minor aches, sprains, common cold, toothache, and backache. It also shows the antiplatelet effect which means it prevents the formation of blood clots. Ipecee is used for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (a chronic skin disease causing scaling and swelling), gouty arthritis (which develops from the built up of some chemical in the joints) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that affects the spine).

Ipecee is available in the form of a tablet, chewable tablet, suspension and drops, and syrup. Prescription Ipecee is taken every 4 to 6 hours for arthritis and pain. Adults and children older than 12 years may take non-prescription Ipecee every 4 to 6 hours. Children and infants may be given Ipecee every 6 to 8 hours. It is important to take Ipecee with food or milk so as to prevent stomach upset. If you are taking Ipecee every day, remember to take it at the same time. Ipecee is also available in combination with other drugs for treating cold and cough. If you have prescribed a combination containing Ipecee, do not take any non-prescription drug containing Ipecee as it might cause overdosage. Shake the drops and suspensions well before use. 

Yes, Ipecee is safe to be used in children. It is the only drug which is approved to be used in children over 3 months of age. It has a good tolerability profile in children because of which it is used for the management of inflammation, mild pains, and fever in them. The pediatrician will direct you the correct dose and way to give it to your child.