PRODUCT DETAIL
Composition
Contains Paracetamol 120 mg per 5 ml as the active ingredient. Other ingredients may include strawberry flavouring, glycerol, sorbitol, sucrose, xanthan gum, and purified water.
Use / Indication
Used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain in babies and children. Commonly used for:
- Fever after vaccination
- Teething pain
- Toothache
- Earache
- Cold and flu symptoms
- Sore throat
- General aches and pains
Direction of Use
- For babies aged 2–3 months: 2.5 ml; a second dose may be given after 4–6 hours if needed.
- For children 3 months–6 years: dosage depends on age and weight.
- Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
- Do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
- Shake the bottle well before use and use the dosing syringe provided.
Side Effects
Possible side effects include:
- Allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)
- Nausea or stomach upset
- Rare skin reactions
- Very rare liver problems if overdosed
Warning:
- Do not use with other medicines containing paracetamol.
- Overdose can cause serious liver damage.
- Not recommended for babies under 2 months unless advised by a doctor.
Interactions:
May interact with:
- Other paracetamol-containing medicines
- Warfarin and other blood thinners
- Certain epilepsy medications
- Some antibiotics or liver-affecting medicines
Caution:
Use carefully in:
- Premature babies
- Babies weighing less than 4 kg
- Children with liver or kidney problems
- Children with allergies to any ingredient
Consult a doctor if symptoms persist for more than 3 days.