Description
Chemists’ Own Children’s Paracetamol Pain & Fever 5-12 Years Oral Liquid
Directions
Shake well before use.
May be taken every 4-6 hours if necessary with a maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
Administewr in water or fruit juice if necessary. Not recommended for children under 5 years of age.
- Age: 5-6 Years
Avg Weight: 18-20 kg
Dose: 6mL - Age: 6-7 Years
Avg Weight: 20-22 kg
Dose: 6-7mL - Age: 7-8 Years
Avg Weight: 22-25 kg
Dose: 7-8mL - Age: 8-9 Years
Avg Weight: 25-28 kg
Dose: 8-9mL - Age: 9-10 Years
Avg Weight: 28-32 kg
Dose: 9-10mL - Age: 10-11 Years
Avg Weight: 32-36 kg
Dose: 10-11mL - Age: 11-12 Years
Avg Weight: 36-41 kg
Dose: 11-13mL
Calculate the correct dose based on the child’s weight. If weight is unknown, use the child’s age.
Ask your doctor before use if your child weights less than 18kg or more than 41kg.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient per mL:
Paracetamol…48mg
Contains Hydroxybenzoates.
Warnings
Keep to the recommeded dose.
Do nto give this medicine for mlonger than 48 hours at a time unles sadvised to do so by a doctor.
If an overdose is taken or suspected, ring the Poisons Information Centre or go to a hospital straight away, even if you feel well because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.
Do not give with other products containing paracetamol unless advised to do so by a doctor or pharmacist.
Chemists’ Own Children’s Paracetamol Pain & Fever Suspension 5 to 12 years contains 26g/52mL of Sorbitol, which may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea.
Tamper evident seal: Do not use if seal around cap is broken or missing.
Child resistant cap: Child resistant closure is engaged when cap is fully tightened. To check, turn cap anti-clockwise until a clicking sound is heard.
Store below 30°C.
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