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💊 Paracetamol Oral Liquid 120 mg/5 mL (Pediatric use)
🔬 Classification
- Therapeutic class: Analgesic, Antipyretic
- Pharmacologic class: Non-opioid pain reliever
- ATC code: N02BE01
📌 Uses / Indications
- Fever in infants and children (viral, bacterial, post-immunization)
- Mild to moderate pain:
- Teething pain
- Headache, sore throat
- Earache
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Post-vaccination pain
🧒 Pediatric Dosage (General Guide)
Dose: 10–15 mg/kg/dose every 4–6 hours, max 4 doses/day
| Child’s Weight | Approx. Dose (mL) |
|---|---|
| 5–6 kg | 2.5 mL |
| 7–9 kg | 3.75 mL |
| 10–12 kg | 5 mL |
| 13–16 kg | 6 mL |
| 17–20 kg | 7.5 mL |
✅ Always confirm with a pediatrician before dosing.
❌ Avoid in infants below 2 months unless advised by doctor
⚠️ Precautions
- Avoid overdosing — risk of liver damage
- Do not exceed 60 mg/kg/day total
- Avoid giving with other paracetamol-containing syrups
- Be cautious in children with liver disease or malnutrition
❌ Side Effects (rare at correct dose)
- Nausea, vomiting
- Rash or allergic reaction
- Liver injury in overdose
✅ Advantages
- Fast-acting in fever
- Gentle on stomach
- Suitable for infants and toddlers
- Can be used post-vaccination
- No risk of gastric ulcers
📦 Packaging
- Usually in 60 mL or 100 mL bottle
- Comes with measuring cap or dropper
🧊 Storage
- Store in cool, dry place (15–25°C)
- Shake well before use
- Discard if expired or discolored