• Children

Also available in soluble 
tablets:

  • Panadol Elixir 5-12 Years

    Panadol Elixir 5-12 Years

    Elixir

    Elixir

    • Cold & flu
    • Back & lower back pain
    • Earache
    • Fever
    • Joint pain
    • Leg pain
    • Migraine
    • Muscle pain
    • Neck pain
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Headache
    • Period pain
    • Sinus pain
    • Sore throat
    • Toothache & gum pain
    • Back & lower back pain
  • Panadol Suppositories

    Panadol Suppositories

    Suppositories

    Suppositories

    • Cold & flu
    • Back & lower back pain
    • Earache
    • Fever
    • Joint pain
    • Leg pain
    • Migraine
    • Muscle pain
    • Neck pain
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Headache
    • Period pain
    • Sinus pain
    • Sore throat
    • Toothache & gum pain
    • Back & lower back pain
  • Panadol Chewable Tablets

    Panadol Chewable Tablets 3+ Years

    Tablets

    Tablets

    • Cold & flu
    • Back & lower back pain
    • Earache
    • Fever
    • Joint pain
    • Leg pain
    • Migraine
    • Muscle pain
    • Neck pain
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Headache
    • Period pain
    • Sinus pain
    • Sore throat
    • Toothache & gum pain
    • Back & lower back pain

Panadol Suppositories
6 Months - 5 Years 

125mg Paracetamol

Is your child unable to take oral pain relievers? Never fear. Panadol Suppositories for babies and children aged 6 months to 5 years are a great alternative solution for getting your child the pain relief they need without having to swallow tablets, caplets or oral solutions.

Whether it’s a fever, earache or teething symptoms that are causing your little one’s pain, no parent wants to watch their child suffer. And if your child isn’t able to (or just doesn’t want to) take regular oral pain relief, things can get even trickier. Luckily, Panadol Suppositories are here to help.

Panadol Suppositories for babies and young children aged six months to five years are a great alternative to oral medication, making it easy for your child to get the pain relief they need without having to swallow tablets, caplets or liquid solutions.

The active ingredient in Panadol Suppositories (paracetamol) can reduce fever in babies and young children for up to six hours, and help to relieve pain caused by:

• Teething
• Immunisation
• Earache
• Headache
• Cold and flu symptoms

Learn more about Panadol Suppositories for babies and young children, what’s in them and how to administer them safely, below. 
 

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Effective for:
Teething, immunisation, earache, headache, cold and flu symptoms.

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Dosage information:
The right dosage of Panadol Suppositories to give your baby or child will depend on their age and/or weight.

The right dosage of Panadol Suppositories to give your baby or child will depend on their age and/or weight. Use our simple dosage chart below to match your child's weight (or their age if you don’t know their weight) to the correct dose for that group.

If your child weighs less than 8kg (or is under 6 months of age) or more than 18kg, please consult your doctor about adjusting the dose to suit them.

Do not give your child more than 4 doses of Panadol Suppositories for their age/weight group in one day or within any 24-hour period, unless directed to do so by a healthcare professional.

Consult a doctor before giving Panadol Suppositories to children aged under two years. 

 

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Age Weight Dosage Frequency
Infants (6 months – 3 years) 8 – 14 kgs 1 supposi- tory Every 4-6 hours as required (maximum
4 doses in 24 hours).

Children (4 – 5 years)
16 – 18 kgs
 2 supposi- tories Every 4-6 hours as required (maximum
4 doses in 24 hours).

Usage directions, ingredients and warnings

Before using Panadol Suppositories, be sure to check the product ingredients and directions for use, and make sure you are familiar with any warnings and precautions.

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How to use Panadol Suppositories

Panadol Suppositories are designed in a solid, cylindrical shape, so they can be easily inserted into the rectum to dissolve and release paracetamol.
Simply insert the suppository into the rectum, larger/thicker end first. For ease of insertion, the suppository can be moistened first. 

Ingredients

Active ingredient: paracetamol. Panadol Suppositories for children aged six months to five years contain 125mg paracetamol per suppository.

Warnings and precautions for use

  • Always read the product label before use and do not exceed the recommended dose.
  • Panadol rarely has side effects when taken at the recommended dose, however if your child does experience any side effects as a result of using Panadol Suppositories, stop use immediately and consult a healthcare professional.
  • Panadol Suppositories contain paracetamol. They should not be used alongside any other products that contain paracetamol, as combining paracetamol-based medicines may lead to an overdose. Always read the product label on any other medication you plan to give your child in combination with Panadol before use, and consult with a doctor or pharmacist to check that it is safe to do so.
  • Keep out of sight and reach of children. 

Learn more about children’s pain relief

If it’s your little one who is struggling with aches or pain, explore the full range of Children’s Panadol pain relief products today to help them get some relief.

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