PANOL (Suppositoires) 100mg

Indication

Paracetamol suppositories are used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain and fever in patients who cannot take oral medication, particularly infants and young children.

Ingredients

• Paracetamol 100 mg

Direction

Infants and children: dose is based on body weight (10–15 mg/kg every 4–6 hours as needed). A 100 mg suppository is appropriate for infants and young children as directed by a physician. Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours. Insert rectally after removal of foil.

Side effects

• Rectal irritation or discomfort at site of insertion.
• Allergic reactions (rare): rash
• urticaria.
• Hepatotoxicity in overdose.

Precautions

• Do not use in patients with known hypersensitivity to paracetamol.
• Avoid in patients with severe hepatic impairment.
• Do not exceed the recommended dose
• overdose can cause serious liver damage.
• Do not use with other paracetamol
• containing products simultaneously.
• Consult a doctor if fever persists for more than 3 days or pain for more than 5 days.