Panadol Children Suppositories 6 Months - 5 Years, 125mg 10 Pack

Overview

Children's Panadol Suppositories 6 months - 5 years is part of the Children's Panadol range of paracetamol-based pain relief, which has been trusted for children's pain and fever for over 60 years.Panadol Suppositories provide effective pain relief for children suffering with teething pains, troublesome earaches, pain after immunisation and more. Plus, there's no need for them to swallow tablets, caplets or oral solutions - suited if your child is experiencing nausea or vomiting.

Searching for an alternative to oral pain relievers? Look no further than Children's Panadol Suppositories for infants & children ages 6 months to 5 years. Providing effective pain relief for children without having to swallow tablets, caplets or oral solutions, our children's suppositories can be used to manage fever and pain.

As a parent, encouraging your little ones to swallow tablets for much needed pain relief can be difficult, which is why Children's Panadol is here to help. If your child is struggling to - or refuses to - swallow tablets, our children's suppositories are a great alternative.

Panadol Suppositories provide effective pain relief for children suffering with teething pains, troublesome earaches, pain after immunisation and more. Plus, there's no need for them to swallow tablets, caplets or oral solutions - suited if your child is experiencing nausea or vomiting.

The active ingredient in Children's Panadol Suppositories (paracetamol) can reduce fever in young children for up to six hours, and help to relieve pain caused by:
- Teething
- Immunisation
- Earache
- Headache
- Toothache
- Cold and flu symptoms

Can start to reduce fever in just 15 minutes* and reduces fever while being gentle on little stomachs.*Temple, A.R. et al. Clin. Ther. 2013; 35:1361-75

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful.

AUST R NUMBER:

AUST R 332713

Ingredients

Each suppository contains Paracetamol 125mg

CONTAINS:

Each suppository contains Paracetamol 125mg

INGREDIENTS:

Each suppository contains Paracetamol 125mg

Instructions

DIRECTIONS:

Directions for use:
- For rectal use only - not to be swallowed.
- Tear suppository from strip, remove blister and insert suppository.
- For ease of insertion, the suppository can be moistened just before insertion.
- Insert into the rectum according to the dosage table below.
- Calculate the correct dose based on the child's weight. If weight is unknown, use the child's age. Use every 4-6 hours as required.

Dosage:
Age: 6 months - 4 yrs, Average Weight 8 - 16kg, Dose 1 (max 4 in 24 hrs)
Age: 4 - 5 Years, Average Weight 16 - 18 kg, Dose 2 (max 8 in 24 hrs)

SAFETY DIRECTIONS:

Stop use and tell your doctor if your child:
- Has an allergic skin reaction, shortness of breath or wheezing after taking Children's Panadol.

USAGE ADVICE:

Effective temporary relief for of fever and pain associated with Teething, Immunisation, Earache, Headache, Cold & Flu symptoms

DOSAGE:

Dosage:
Age: 6 months - 4 yrs, Average Weight 8 - 16kg, Dose 1 (max 4 in 24 hrs)
Age: 4 - 5 Years, Average Weight 16 - 18 kg, Dose 2 (max 8 in 24 hrs)

Repeat 4-6 hourly if required (maximum 4 times within 24 hours)

Storage

Store below 25oC.

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:

Store below 25oC.

Safety

PRODUCT WARNINGS:

Do not use this medicine
- If you are allergic to paracetamol
- If using other medicines containing paracetamol
- For the first time in children under 2 years of age, except on medical advice
- For more than 48 hours at a time, except on medical advice
- If the package seals are broken or the use-by-date has expired

Ask a doctor before use if your child
- Has liver or kidney problems.
- Weighs less than 8 kg or more than 18 kg

Stop use and see your doctor if your child
- Has an allergic skin reaction, shortness of breath or wheezing after taking this medication

While using this product
If an overdose is taken or suspected ring the Poisons Information Centre (AUST: 13 11 26) or go to the hospital immediately even if your child feels well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage if left untreated. Keep to the recommended dose.

CAUTION:

Keep out of reach of children.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Incorrect use could be harmful.