Panadol Baby 120 mg/5 mL Oral Suspension
120 mg/5 mL Oral Suspension paracetamol
Strawberry flavoured Panadol Baby Oral Suspension is suitable for babies and children from 2 months to 12 years. It is specially formulated to be pleasant to take and easy to administer.
Panadol Baby relieves: Teething Pain, Sore Throat, Toothache, Fever associated with colds and 'flu' and childhood infections.
- Gently Soothes Pain
- Helps lower Temperature
- Sugar Free
Dosage information
This product is intended for oral use in children ages:
| Age: 2-3 Months | Dose |
|---|---|
| 1. Post-vaccination fever | 2.5 mL If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5 mL dose |
2. Other causes of pain and fever only if: - Weighs over 4 kg - Born after 37 weeks |
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- Do not give to babies less than 2 months of age - Do not give more than 2 doses - Leave at least 4 hours between doses - If further doses are needed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist |
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| Child’s Age | How Much | How often (in 24 hours) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-6 months |
2.5 mL |
4 times |
| 6-24 months | 5 mL | 4 times |
| 2-4 years | 7.5 mL | 4 times |
| 4-8 years | 10 mL | 4 times |
| 8-10 years | 10 mL + 5 mL | 4 times |
| 10-12 years | 10 mL + 10 mL | 4 times |
Dosage warning (3 months - 12 years):
- Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period.
- Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
- The lowest dose necessary to achieve efficacy should be used.
- Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to a doctor or pharmacist.
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
If your baby was born prematurely and is less than 3 months old consult your doctor prior to use.
Usage directions, ingredients
This section contains an overview of Panadol products and does not include full label information. Always read the product label/leaflet and only use as directed. Contains paracetamol.
How to use the measuring device:
- Push the plunger in to fully close the dosing device; then insert it firmly in to the neck of the bottle.
- Turn the bottle upside down and gently pull the correct dose for your child.
- Turn the bottle upright and remove from the bottle by gently twisting it.
After use you should clean the syringe with warm water and dry it. Sterilisation is not needed.
Check the tables above to see how much of the medicine to use.
- For oral use only.
- It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
- Never give more medicine than shown in the table.
- Always use the measuring device supplied with the pack, and do not overfill.
- Do not give with any other paracetamol-containing products.
- Always use the lowest effective dose to relieve symptoms.
Each 5 ml measure of suspension contains paracetamol 120mg.
Excipients: Each 5ml contains: Sorbitol 0.75g, Maltitol 2.7g, and Parahydroxybenzoates 12.2mg (E216, E218).
For further information please read the leaflet.
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