Panadol Syrup Baby 120mg/5ml

Panadol Baby suspension relieves the pain of teething, toothache and sore throats and reduces the fever often associated with colds and ‘flu and childhood infections such as chicken pox, whooping cough, measles and mumps.

Can be given One 2.5 mL measure If necessary, after 4-6 hours, give a second 2.5 mL dose in the following circumstances:

1.  Post-vaccination fever 
2.  Other causes of Pain and Fever

Only if:

• Weighs over 4kgs
• Born after 37 weeks
  

Do not give to babies less than 2 months of age. 

Do not give more than 2 doses. 

Leave at least 4 hours between doses.

If further doses are needed, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

The following is the recommended single dose for older infants and children:

Babies 3 – 6 months: give 2.5ml

Babies and toddlers 6 months – 2 years: give 5 ml.

Toddlers 2 –  4 years: give 7.5ml (one 5ml spoonful and one 2.5ml spoonful).

Children 4 – 8 year: give 10ml (two 5ml spoonful’s).

Children 8 – 10 years: give 15ml (three 5ml spoonful’s).

Children 10 – 12 years: give 20ml (four 5ml spoonful’s).

Babies and children over 3 months should be given a maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours. Never give more than the recommended dosage in any 24 hours and leave at least 4 hours between each dose.

Warnings:

Do not give Panadol Baby to the child: 

• If the child is allergic to paracetamol or any of the ingredients listed below. 
• If the child is taking any other medicines containing paracetamol.
• If the child has a known intolerance to the sugar called fructose.

Take special care with Panadol Baby Please see your doctor before you give Panadol Baby to the child if:

• The child suffers from liver or kidney problems.
• The child is underweight or malnourished.
• The baby was born prematurely and is under 3 months. 
• The child has a severe infection as this may increase the risk of metabolic acidosis. Signs of metabolic acidosis include: - deep, rapid, difficult breathing - feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) - loss of appetite Contact a doctor immediately if the child gets a combination of these symptoms.

 If your child has any other medical conditions or is on medication for another medical condition, consult with your doctor or pharmacist before giving this medication.

If necessary, Panadol Baby can be used during pregnancy. You should use the lowest possible dose for the shortest time possible. Contact your doctor if the pain and/or fever are not reduced. You can take this product whilst breastfeeding.

Contains:

Active Ingredients: Each 5mL spoonful contains Paracetamol 120mg.

Other Ingredients: Hexacol Carmoisine Supra (E122), Malic Acid, Keltrol F (Xanthan Gum), Maltitol Syrup, Strawberry Flavour L10055, Sorbitol Liquid (Crystallising), Sodium methylparaben (E219), Sodium ethylparaben (E215), Sodium propylparaben (E217), Sorbitol Powder, Citric Acid, Purified Water. Panadol Baby is an opaque, pink liquid with an odour of strawberry.

Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.

Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine.