General Product Description
Panadol Children Colourfree Suspension 1-5 Years is part of the Panadol range trusted in providing effective temporary relief from pain and fever. It is effective in providing temporary relief of fever & pain associated with teething, earache, headache, immunisation and cold & flu symptoms.
The colourfree formula is gentle on little stomachs and suitable for children aged 1-5 years. The product features a smooth new formula and improved flavours designed to support ease of swallowing. Plus, it comes with a syringe for easy and accurate dosing.
Key Features
Directions for Use
Shake the bottle well. Use the dosing device provided to accurately measure. Measure the correct dose based on the dosage table
Children 1-2 years 10-12 kg: Give 6-8mL
Children 2-3 years 12-14 kg: Give 8-9mL
Children 3-4 years 14-16 kg: Give 9-10mL
Children 4-5 years 16-18 kg: Give 10-11mL
Children 5-6 years 18-20 kg: Give 11-13mL
Children 6-7 years 20-22 kg: Give 13-14mL
Children 7-8 years 22-25 kg: Give 14-16mL
Children 8-9 years 25-28kg: Give 16-18mL
Children 9-10 years 28-32 kg: Give 9-10mL
Children 10-11 years 32-36 kg: Give 20-23mL
Children 11-12 years 36-41 kg: Give 23-26mL
Repeat 4-6 hourly if required (maximum 4 times within 24 hours)
Warnings
Always read and follow the directions for use. Keep Out of reach of children
Do not use this medicine
• If your child is allergic to paracetamol
• If your child is using other medicines containing paracetamol, except on medical advice
• For more than 48 hours at a time, except on medical advice.
• If any of the seals on this packaging are broken
• If the package use-by date has expired
Ask a doctor before use if your child
• Has liver or kidney problems
• Weighs less than 10 kg or more than 41 kg
Do not give more than 4 doses in one day or within any 24-hour period.
Do not exceed the recommended dose for your child.
Do not use for more than 48 hours at a time except on medical advice.
Stop use and see your doctor if your child has an allergic skin reaction, shortness of breath or wheezing after taking this medicine
While using this product if an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre (AUST: 13 11 26) or go to the hospital immediately, even if your child feels well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage if left untreated. Keep to the recommended dose.
Ingredients
24 mg/mL Paracetamol
Contains: hydroxybenzoates, sucralose, maltitol (38.58 g/104 mL) and sorbitol (11.96 g/104 mL) which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea
