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Paracetamol Children's Infant Drops 1 Month to 2 Years (Apohealth) 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

Pack: Paracetamol Children's Infant Drops 1 Month to 2 Years (Apohealth) 100 mg/mL oral liquid, 20 mL, bottle

Brand name

(ARTG)

: APOHEALTH Children's Paracetamol 1 month to 2 years Infant drops paracetamol 100mg/mL oral liquid bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

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

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Oral Liquid, solution
  • Oral
  • Colourless to pale pink solution with characteristic flavour.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Do not Refrigerate
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

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

  • 20 mL 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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