Panadol For Children

Panadol For Children

paracetamol

Manufacturer:

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Full Prescribing Info
Contents
Paracetamol.
Indications/Uses
Relief of fever and discomfort associated with the common cold and flu, relief of teething pain, and toothache.
Dosage/Direction for Use
The recommended dose for Panadol for Children in children under 12 years is 10-15mg of paracetamol for every 1 kg of body weight. Do not take more frequent than 4 hours dosing interval; do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours.
Children’s Panadol Suspension 120mg/5ml: Body weight 4-5kg 2.5ml, 6-7kg 3.5ml, 8-9kg 5ml, 10-11kg 6ml.
Children’s Panadol Suspension 250mg/5ml: Body weight 12-13kg 3ml, 14-16kg 4ml, 17-19kg 5ml, 20-23kg 6ml, 24-26kg 7ml, 27-29kg 8ml, 30-33kg 9ml, 34-39kg 10ml, 40-42kg 12ml. Not to be taken more frequent than 4 hr dosing interval; not to exceed 4 doses in 24 hr.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to paracetamol or to any of the excipients of Panadol For Children.
Special Precautions
Renal and hepatic failure.
Adverse Reactions
Rarely, rash and other allergic reactions.
Drug Interactions
The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular daily use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect.
MIMS Class
Analgesics (Non-Opioid) & Antipyretics
ATC Classification
N02BE01 - paracetamol ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Panadol For Children oral susp 120 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
(strawberry flavour) 60 mL x 1's
Form
Panadol For Children oral susp 250 mg/5 mL
Packing/Price
(orange flavour) 60 mL x 1's
Form
Panadol For Children tab 120 mg
Packing/Price
144's;24's
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