Winwa Kidz PCM 250mg Suspension Orange

Winwa Kidz PCM 250mg Suspension Orange is an over-the-counter oral suspension formulated for children, supplied in a 100ml bottle with an orange flavour. Each 5ml contains 250mg of paracetamol (acetaminophen), one of the most widely used medicines in Malaysian households, alongside excipients such as sorbitol solution, orange flavouring, purified water, sodium methylparaben and saccharin sodium.

As an OTC preparation, it is registered for sale in Malaysia without a doctor’s prescription, and is manufactured by Winwa Medical Sdn Bhd in a suspension format designed to be easier for children to take than a tablet, with dosing based on the child’s age and body weight.

Shake the bottle well before each use. Measure the dose accurately using the dosing spoon or syringe provided rather than an ordinary kitchen spoon. Give by mouth, with or without food. Wipe the measuring device clean after each use and dry before storing.

Dosage depends on the child’s age and body weight; follow the dosing chart on the packaging or a doctor’s instructions. It is typically given every 4 to 6 hours as needed, without exceeding 4 doses in 24 hours. Do not give together with other paracetamol-containing products, as this can lead to accidental overdose. If a dose is missed, give it when remembered, but do not double up to make up for a missed dose.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Close the cap tightly after use and keep out of reach and sight of children at all times, including between doses.

• Common: Mild drowsiness.
• Common: Upset stomach or slight nausea.
• Common: Occasional vomiting.
• Serious: Skin rash, which is uncommon but should be reported to a doctor.
• Serious: Signs of an allergic reaction (swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing) or of paracetamol overdose (persistent vomiting, unusual paleness, abdominal pain), both of which need urgent medical attention.

• Known hypersensitivity to paracetamol or any other ingredient in the formulation.
• Severe liver impairment, unless specifically advised by a doctor.
• Not to be used together with other paracetamol-containing medicines or combination cold/fever products, due to the risk of exceeding the maximum daily dose.

• Combining this suspension with other medicines that also contain paracetamol (including many combination cough, cold or fever products) can lead to an accidental overdose; always check the active ingredients of any other product before giving it alongside this one.
• Long-term or high-dose use together with certain anti-epileptic medicines or long-term alcohol exposure in older children may affect how the liver processes paracetamol; seek medical advice in these situations.
• No significant food interactions are known; this suspension may be given with or without food.

• Always use the dosing spoon or syringe supplied, not a household teaspoon.
• Check any other medicine your child is taking to make sure it does not also contain paracetamol.
• Shake the bottle well before every dose.
• Keep a simple written record of dose times to avoid giving doses too close together.
• Store away from other similar-looking children’s syrups to avoid mix-ups.
• Dispose of any unused suspension after the in-use period stated on the label.

Precautions: Not suitable for children with known paracetamol allergy. Use caution in children with liver or kidney problems, and always follow the age- and weight-based dosing chart rather than estimating. Keep this and all medicines locked away from children, as paracetamol overdose is a recognised cause of accidental childhood poisoning.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Seek medical advice if fever lasts more than 3 days, if pain lasts more than 5 days, if symptoms worsen, or if you suspect your child has taken more than the recommended dose.