What is Paracetamol Suspension - 100ml & what is it used for?

The paracetamol in Paracetamol 250mg/5ml Suspension - 100ml is used to relieve pain and / or bring down fever (high temperature) in many conditions including post-immunisation fever, teething, headache, cold and flu, toothache, earache, sore throat and other aches and pains.

Before giving Paracetamol 250mg/5ml Oral suspension to your child:

This medicine is suitable for most people but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Do not give your child this medicine

• If s/he has ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
• If s/he is taking anything else with paracetamol in it.
• If s/he is between 2-3 months old and is taking this medicine for other causes of pain and fever and:
  • Weighs less than 4 kg or
  • Was born before 37 weeks.
• If any of these applies, get advice from a pharmacist or doctor without using Paracetamol.