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Panadol Baby
Last reviewed: 09.08.2022
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Panadol Baby is an antipyretic and analgesic agent based on paracetamol, recommended for use in pediatrics.
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Indications Panadol Baby
Panadol Baby is used to relieve pain in children from 2 months (with a body weight of more than 4 kg) with teething; with dental and headache in children under the age of 12 years. It is also used as an antipyretics for childhood infectious diseases, influenza and ARVI.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics Panadol Baby, contraindications to use and side effects Panadol Baby is absolutely identical to the drug Panadol.
Dosing and administration
Panadol Baby is taken orally. The standard single dose of Panadol Baby is: for children 2-6 months - 2.5 ml; from 6 months to 2 years - 5 ml; 2-4 years - 7.5 ml; 4-8 years - 10 ml; 8-10 years - 15 ml; 10-12 years - 20 ml.
The maximum allowable number of medications during the day is 4; the interval between doses should be at least 4-6 hours. The duration of symptomatic therapy of children of the specified age with the drug Panadol Baby should not exceed three days.
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Shelf life
Shelf life 3 years.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Panadol Baby" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.