General Product Description
Panadol Children Colourfree Suspension 5-12 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 5-12 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.
Suitable for ages 5 years - 12 years.
Key Features
Directions for Use
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 18 kg (or is under 5 years of age) or more than 41 kg, please consult your doctor about adjusting the dosage amount.
|
AGE |
AVERAGE WEIGHT |
DOSE |
|
5 - 6 Years |
18 - 20 kg |
6 ml |
|
6 - 7 Years |
20 - 22 kg |
6-7ml |
|
7 - 8 Years |
22 - 25 kg |
7 - 8 ml |
|
8 - 9 Years |
25 - 28 kg |
8 - 9 ml |
|
9 - 10 Years |
28 - 32 kg |
9 - 10 ml |
|
10 - 11 Years |
32 - 36 kg |
10 - 11 ml |
|
11 - 12 Years |
36 - 41 kg |
11 - 13 ml |
Shake bottle, measure the required amount into measuring cup.
Can be mixed with juice or water first.
This dose may be repeated if necessary, every 4 hours.
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.
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
Paracetamol 48mg/mL Hydroxybenzoates
No artificial colours.
115mg/mL Sorbitol and 371mg/mL of Maltitol (which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea)
