Propranolol (proe-PRAN-oh-lole)

Also called: Inderal

Why does my child need this medicine?

• Used to treat an irregular heartbeat.
• Decreases the heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen demand of the heart.

How should I give my child this medicine?

• Usually Inderal is given before meals, three or four times a day.
• Do not stop giving Inderal unless told to do so by your child’s doctor.
• Carefully measure each dose using a syringe or marked measuring dropper as instructed by a nurse or pharmacist.
• For the older child, a tablet is available. Do not crush the tablet.
• To decrease stomach upset, mix liquid Inderal with a small amount of fruit juice or with a spoonful of semi-solid food (applesauce, pudding, baby food).
• Do not give your child any over the counter medications without consulting a doctor.

How should I store this medicine?

• Store in the original bottle, away from heat, light, and moisture.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. If any child gets into the bottle and swallows Inderal, take the child to the Emergency Room with Inderal bottle. Call the Poison Control Center (In Indiana 1-800-382-9097).

What should I do if my child misses a dose of medicine?

• Give the missed dose as soon as you remember it.
• Give any remaining doses at evenly spaced intervals.
• Do not give two doses of Inderal at the same time.

What should I do if my child vomits the medicine?

• Do not repeat the dose of Inderal.
• Give the prescribed amount of Inderal at the next regular time.
• If your child continues to vomit or develops diarrhea, call your child’s doctor.

When should I call the doctor?

• If your child has: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cold hands and feet, lightheadedness, insomnia, weakness, or decreased activity level.