Paracetamol Oral Suspension (Standard Formulation, Not Sugar-Free)
Paracetamol Suspension (Non-Sugar-Free) is a trusted and effective pain and fever reliever for babies, toddlers, and older children. It is available in two strengths:
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120mg/5ml for infants aged 2 months to 6 years
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250mg/5ml for children aged 6 to 12 years
Ideal for reducing fever after vaccinations, treating teething pain, sore throats, earaches, cold & flu symptoms, and mild to moderate pain, this oral suspension is a go-to medicine cabinet essential for families.
While not sugar-free, this formulation is palatable, easy to administer, and comes in various bottle sizes.
Key Benefits
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Reliable pain and fever relief
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Suitable from 2 months to 12 years, depending on strength
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Convenient liquid format for children who struggle with tablets
Paracetamol
Paracetamol Suspension is used to treat mild to moderate pain, including headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, sore throat, period pains, aches and pains. It may also be given to reduce a fever and to help relieve the symptoms of cold and flu.
- For oral use only
- Helps central nervous system
- Oral Suspension
- Contains Paracetamol
- Contains Sugar
Administration:
| Age: | Dose: | How often: |
|---|---|---|
| Children under 6 years of age: | ---------------------- | Not recommended. Do not give to children under 6 years of age. |
| Children aged 6-8 years: | One 5ml spoonful (large end of spoon.) | Every 6 hours do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. |
| Children aged 8-10 years: | One 5ml spoonful (large end of spoon) and one 2.5ml spoonful (small end of spoon). | Every 6 hours do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. |
| Children aged 10-12 years: | Two 5ml spoonfuls (large end of spoon.) | Every 6 hours do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. |
| Children aged 12-16 years: | Two-three 5ml spoonfuls (large end of spoon). | Every 6 hours do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. |
| Adults and children over 16 years: | two-four 5ml spoonfuls (large end of spoon). | Every 6 hours do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. |

