Paracetamol 250mg/5ml Oral Suspension
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Information Tor the user-
Paracetamol 3 Months Plus 120 mg/5 ml Suspension
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
' This medicine is available without prescription to | treat minor conditions. However, you still need to i give it carefully to get the best results from it.
] • Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again i • Ask your pharmacist if you need more 1 information or advice
| • You must contact a pharmacist or doctor if your i child’s symptoms worsen or do not improve after ] 3 days
i • The leaflet is written in terms of giving this ' medicine to your child, but if you are an adult who | is intending to take this medicine yourself the ' information in this leaflet will apply to you as well
; What this medicine is for
i This medicine contains Paracetamol which ] belongs to a group of medicines called i analgesics and antipyretics, which act to relieve ' pain and reduce fever, i It can be used to relieve mild to moderate pain ] including toothache, teething pain, headache i and other pains. It can also be used to relieve ' the symptoms of colds and flu and to reduce | fever, including fever after vaccination at 2 i months of age.
; Before you give this medicine
i This medicine can be given to children from the ] age of 2 months and over. However, some i children should not be given this medicine or you ' should seek the advice of their pharmacist or | doctor first.
IXDo not give:
| • If your child is under 2 months i • If your child is allergic to any of the ingredients | (see “What is in this medicine”) i • If your child has an intolerance to some ' sugars, unless your doctor tells you to (this | medicine contains maltitol and sorbitol)
! ? Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
] • If your child has liver or kidney problems i • If your child takes any other medicines (see “If ' your child takes other medicines”)
! Other important information
1 Information for people with diabetes: This | medicine contains 0.8 g sorbitol and 1.3 g i maltitol per 5 ml spoonful. This provides 5 kcal ] per 5 ml spoonful.
1 Methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218) may cause | allergic reactions (possibly delayed). The colour i carmoisine (E122) may cause allergic reactions.
Information for adults intending to ! take this medicine
This medicine may be harmful if you are i
Oral contraceptives may reduce the pain relief ! obtained with this medicine. 1
If you are elderly your doctor or pharmacist may i advise you to take less of the medicine or take | the medicine less regularly. In this case follow i their instructions. 1
If your child takes other medicines
f This medicine contains paracetamol. |
paracetamol-containing products. |
Before you give this medicine, make sure that | you tell your pharmacist about ANY other i
medicines you might be giving your child at the 1 same time, particularly the following:
• Domperidone or metoclopramide (for feeling '
• Colestyramine (to reduce blood fat levels) i
• Medicines to thin the blood (e.g. warfarin) j
• Medicines for epilepsy (e.g. barbiturates) !
• Medicines for depression (e.g. tricyclic '
If you are unsure about interactions with any 1 other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This ! includes medicines prescribed by your doctor ' and medicine you have bought for your child, including herbal and homeopathic remedies. i
/How to give this medicine
Check the cap seal is not broken before first use.i If it is, do not give the medicine. 1
? Do not give this medicine with any other i
paracetamol-containing product. ]
Check the tables on the back of the leaflet to see how much of the medicine to give to your child. | Never give more medicine than shown in the i table. |
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 1 10 seconds before use. |
Always use the syringe supplied with the pack. ] The syringe can be used to measure 2.5 ml or i 5 ml by drawing the liquid to the correct mark on1 the syringe. |
Give this medicine to your child to swallow. j
PAAL3
Age
How much How often
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3 months up to 6 months |
2.5 ml |
Up to 4 times in any 24 hours. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. |
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6 months up to 2 years |
5 ml | |
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2 years up to 4 years |
7.5 ml | |
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4 years up to 6 years |
10 ml | |
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Don’t give more than 4 times in any 24 hours | ||
Do not give more than the amount recommended above.
Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days, unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
Other uses
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Age |
How much |
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For fever relief after vaccinations at 2 to 3 months of age |
Give 2.5 ml. Give a second 2.5 ml after 4 to 6 hours, if you need to. Don’t give any more medicine. See your doctor if fever continues. |
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Do not give to babies less than 2 months of age | |
Directions for using the syringe:
1. Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.
2. Push the syringe firmly into the plug (hole) in the neck of the bottle.
3. To fill the syringe, turn the bottle upside down. Whilst holding the syringe in place, gently pull the plunger down drawing the medicine to the correct mark (2.5 ml or 5 ml) on the syringe.
4. Turn the bottle the right way up, and then gently twist the syringe to remove from the bottle plug.
5. Place the end of the syringe into the child’s mouth, normally to the side of the mouth between the gums and cheek. Press the plunger down to slowly and gently release the medicine.
6. If the table above advises you to give more than 5 ml of the medicine, repeat steps 2 to 5 to give your child the correct amount of medicine.
After use replace the cap on the top of the bottle tightly. Store all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry. f If you give too much or if anyone accidentally swallows some of the medicine: Talk to a doctor at once if your child takes too much of this medicine even if they seem well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage. Go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take the medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible “side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If your child gets any of these serious side effects, stop giving the medicine. See a doctor at once:
Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)
Very rare cases of serious skin reactions have been reported. This may include peeling, blistering and lesions of the skin.
If your child gets any of the following side effects see your pharmacist or doctor.
Other allergic reactions (e.g. skin rash)
Unusual bruising, or infections such as sore throats. This may be a sign of very rare changes in the blood
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.aov.uk/vellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package. Keep the lid tightly closed.
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton or on the label edge. After this date return any unused product to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
What is in this medicine
Each 5 ml of oral suspension contains Paracetamol 120 mg, which is the active ingredient.
As well as the active ingredient, the suspension also contains purified water, maltitol liquid (E965), sorbitol (E420), glycerol (E422), microcrystalline cellulose, carmellose sodium, methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218), hyetellose, carmoisine (E122), strawberry flavours and sugar flavour.
The pack contains 100 ml or 200 ml of a pink strawberry-flavoured syrupy suspension.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation holder The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by BCM Ltd Nottingham NG2 3AA. Leaflet prepared April 2015.
If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA
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