Children's Panadol
Panadol Suppositories 5-12 Years
Children’s Panadol is only available in Pharmacy
For over 50 years, Children’s Panadol has given parents the confidence to get their kids back to being kids fast, through effective pain and fever relief. With Children’s Panadol, you can rest assured knowing that it works fast on fever.
It’s Australia’s leading brand for children’s pain relief2, and the brand mums recommend & trust the most for their kids1.
Trust Children’s Panadol to provide effective relief whilst also being suitable for your little ones. The active ingredient in Children’s Panadol is Paracetamol, which is suitable for 98% of the population3.
Overview
- Fever
- Teething
- Immunisation
- Earache
- Headache
- Cold & Flu symptoms
Suppository
A solid medical preparation in a roughly conical or cylindrical shape, designed to be inserted into the rectum to dissolve.
Can be used for children suffering from nausea and vomiting
Can be used for children that are refusing to take oral medication
Active ingredient: 250mg Paracetamol per suppository.
Overview
Suspension
A suspension consisting of undissolved particles of one or more medicinal agents mixed with a liquid vehicle for oral administration.
How To Use
Insert into the rectum.
Insert the large/thick end first.
For ease of insertion, the suppository can be moistened just before insertion.
Dosage
Match the child's weight to the chart below. If the weight is not known then match the age of the child. If your child weighs less than 8 kg (or is under 6 month of age) or more than 18 kg, please consult your doctor about adjusting the dosage amount.
Do not give more than 4 doses in a 24-period
AGE
5-8 years
9 - 12 years
AVERAGE WEIGHT
18 - 25 kg
28 - 41 kg
DOSE
1 (maximum 4 in 24hrs)
2 (maximum 8 in 24hrs)
Warning
Do not give more than 4 doses in one day or within any 24-hour period.
Do not use for more than 48 hours at a time except on medical advice.
Use in infants less than 6 months is not recommended, except on the advice of a physician.
Further Information
Also contains Methyl and Propyl Hydroxybenzoate
Enquiries
If you would like any further information regarding Children's Panadol products, please call our INFOLINE (Freecall) Australia on 1-800-028-533
References
1 Ipsos Brand & Ad Tracking, October 2014
2 Nielsen MAT Volume Sales June 2015
3 Clarke GD et al. lnt J Pharm Pract 2008;16:1–4 (GSK sponsored)