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Panadol Children's 5 to 12 Years TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: paracetamol

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PANADOL CHILDREN 5 - 12 YEARS paracetamol 48 mg/mL oral suspension bottle (Strawberry - Colourfree)

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For the temporary relief of fever and pain associated with teething, headache, earache, immunisation, symptoms of cold and flu.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Suspension
  • Oral
  • An opaque, white viscous suspension, with small white crystals dispersed uniformly throughout the suspension.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 100mL pack
  • 200mL pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient paracetamol

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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