Paracetamol for children 250 mg, 6 suppositories, Antibiotice SA

Paracetamol for children 250 mg, 6 suppositories, Antibiotice SA

Paracetamol Atb suppositories are part of the class of drugs known as analgesic-antipyretics.

Paracetamol is used to reduce mild to moderate pain and fever.

Composition:

• The active substance is paracetamol
• Each suppository contains paracetamol 250 mg.

How to use:

• Always use Paracetamol Atb exactly as your doctor has told you
• You should talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure
• Paracetamol Atb suppositories are administered intrarectally
• Suppositories should be administered whole
• It is not recommended to split the suppositories before use
• Considering the fact that the recommended dose for children under 1 year of age is lower than the amount of active substance contained in Paracetamol Atb 250 mg suppositories, pharmaceutical forms suitable for this age group, with appropriate concentrations, must be used.

Children aged between 1 and 3 years (10-15 kg)

• The recommended dose is 250 mg paracetamol (1 suppository Paracetamol Atb 250 mg) 1-3 times a day.
• The interval between administrations: 4 - 8 hours
• Maximum dose per day: 750 mg paracetamol (3 suppositories Paracetamol Atb 250 mg).

Children aged between 3 and 6 years (15-22 kg)

• The recommended dose is 250 mg paracetamol (1 suppository Paracetamol Atb 250 mg) 1-4 times a day.
• The interval between administrations: 4 - 8 hours
• Maximum dose per day: 1000 mg paracetamol (4 suppositories Paracetamol Atb 250 mg).

Children aged between 6 and 9 years (22-30 kg)

• The recommended dose is 250-500 mg paracetamol (1 to 2 suppositories Paracetamol Atb 250 mg) 3 times a day.
• The interval between administrations: 4 - 8 hours
• Maximum dose per day: 1500 mg paracetamol (6 suppositories Paracetamol Atb 250 mg).

Children aged between 9 and 12 years (30-40 kg)

• The recommended dose is 250-500 mg paracetamol (1 to 2 suppositories Paracetamol Atb 250 mg) 4 times a day
• The interval between administrations: 4 - 8 hours
• Maximum dose per day: 2000 mg paracetamol (8 suppositories Paracetamol Atb 250 mg).

If under the treatment with paracetamol, the pain does not reduce in 5 days and the fever does not go away or reappears in 3 days, it is necessary to re-evaluate the diagnosis and the treatment.

If you have any additional questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Contraindications:

Do not use Paracetamol Atb: if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to paracetamol or to any of the other components of Paracetamol Atb suppositories.

Warnings:

• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Do not use Paracetamol Atb after the expiry date written on the package, after EXP
• The expiration date refers to the last day of the respective month
• To be kept at temperatures below 25 degrees C, in the original packaging
• Medicines must not be disposed of through household water or household waste
• Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of the medicines you no longer need. These measures will help protect the environment.

Presentation: 6 suppositories