Malidens DS Suspension is used to treat pain and fever. Malidens DS Suspension contains Paracetamol which belongs to the antipyretic and analgesic class of drugs. Paracetamol works by blocking the production of a chemical messenger (prostaglandin) and encouraging heat loss (through sweating), which helps reset the hypothalamus thermostat. Common side effects of Malidens DS Suspension include abdominal pain, cold-like symptoms, or diarrhoea.