Paracetamol 120 mg/5ml
Oral suspension
For the treatment of mild to moderate pain, including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat, period pains, aches and pains.
For the reduction of fever and to be used as an adjunctive treatment to relieve symptoms of cold and flu.
Posology
For the relief of fever after vaccinations at 2, 3 and 4 months One 2.5 mL spoonful (small end). This dose may be given up to 4 times a day starting at the time of vaccination. Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. If your baby still needs this medicine two days after receiving the vaccine talk to your doctor or pharmacist. |
Age: 2 – 3 months | Dose |
Pain and other causes of fever - if your baby weighs over 4 kg and was born after 37 weeks |
One 2.5 mL spoonful (small end). If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5 mL dose |
• Do not give to babies less than 2 months of age • Leave at least 4 hours between doses • Do not give more than 2 doses. This is to ensure that fever that may be due to a serious infection is quickly diagnosed. If your child is still feverish after two doses, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. |
Child's Age | How Much | How often (in 24 hours) |
3 – 6 months | One 2.5 mL spoonful (small end) | 4 times |
6 – 24 months | One 5 mL spoonful (large end) | 4 times |
2 – 4 years | One 5.0 mL spoonful (large end) and one 2.5 mL spoonful (small end) | 4 times |
4 – 8 years | Two 5 mL spoonfuls (large end) | 4 times |
8 – 10 years | Three 5 mL spoonfuls (large end) | 4 times |
10 - 12 years | Four 5 mL spoonfuls (large end) | 4 times |
• Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period • Leave at least 4 hours between doses • Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist |
Method of administration
For oral administration only
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use