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250mg Paracetamol
Searching for an alternative to oral pain relievers? Look no further than Children’s Panadol Suppositories for children ages 5 to 12 years. Providing effective pain relief for children without having to swallow tablets, caplets or oral solutions, our children’s suppositories can be used to manage fever and pain.
As a parent, encouraging your little ones to swallow tablets for much needed pain relief can be difficult, which is why Children’s Panadol is here to help. If your child is struggling to – or refuses to – swallow tablets, our children’s suppositories are a great alternative.
Panadol Suppositories provide effective pain relief for children suffering with teething pains, troublesome earaches, tenderness after immunisation and more. Plus, there’s no need for them to swallow tablets, caplets or oral solutions – suited if your child is experiencing nausea or vomiting.
The active ingredient in Children’s Panadol Suppositories (paracetamol) can reduce fever in young children for up to six hours, and help to relieve pain caused by:
Find out more about Children’s Panadol Suppositories for young children, what’s in them and how to administer them, by reading our guide below.
If your child weighs less than 18kg (or is under 5 years of age) or more than 41kg, please consult your doctor about adjusting the dose to suit them.
Consult a doctor before giving Children’s Panadol Suppositories to children aged under five years.
Age | Weight | Dose | How often |
---|---|---|---|
5 – 9 years | 18 - 28 kgs | 1 suppository |
Every 4 to 6 hours as required (maximum 4 in 24 hours) |
9 – 12 years | 28 - 41 kgs | 2 suppositories |
Every 4 to 6 hours as required (maximum 8 in 24 hours) |
Before using Children’s Panadol Suppositories for children aged 5 to 12 years, be sure to check the product ingredients and directions for use, and make sure you are familiar with any warnings and precautions. Learn more below.
Children’s Panadol Suppositories are designed in a solid, torpedo shape, so they can be easily inserted into the rectum to dissolve and release paracetamol.
Simply insert the suppository into the rectum, larger/thicker end first. For ease of insertion, the suppository can be moistened first.
Active ingredient: paracetamol. Children’s Panadol Suppositories for children aged 5 to 12 years contain 250mg paracetamol per suppository.
Did you know that Children’s Panadol also comes in the form of a colourfree suspension, chewable tablets and an elixir?
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