Doliprane Paracetamol 100 mg Baby Suppositories (3-8 kg) – Pack of 10

Indication

The Doliprane 100mg suppository contains paracetamol. It is indicated in the event of pain and / or fever such as headaches, flu-like symptoms, dental pain, stiffness. This presentation is reserved for infants weighing 3 to 8 kg (approximately from birth to 9 months).

Dosage

The dosage of paracetamol depends on the weight of the child; ages are given for information. If you do not know the child's weight, it should be weighed to give the best dose. Paracetamol exists in many dosages, allowing the treatment to be adapted to the weight of each child. The recommended daily dose of paracetamol depends on the weight of the child: it is approximately 60 mg / kg / day, to be divided into 4 doses, or approximately 15 mg / kg every 6 hours. Because of the risk of rectal irritation, the administration of suppositories should be as short as possible, should not exceed 4 doses per day and should be replaced as soon as possible by oral treatment. In case of diarrhea, the suppository form is not suitable. For infants weighing 3 to 4 kg (approximately from birth to one month), the dosage is 50 mg, i.e. half a 100 mg suppository, to be renewed if necessary after 6 hours, without exceeding 4 half suppositories per day. For infants weighing 5 to 8 kg (approximately 2 to 9 months): the dosage is one 100 mg suppository, to be renewed if necessary after 6 hours, without exceeding 4 suppositories per day. Frequency of administration Systematic doses prevent oscillations of pain or fever. In children, they should be regularly spaced, including at night, preferably 6 hours and at least 4 hours.

Composition

Paracetamol: 100 mg

The other ingredients are: Solid hemi-synthetic glycerides

Precautions for use

Warnings In case of overdose or mistakenly taking too high a dose, consult your doctor immediately. This medicine contains paracetamol. Other medicines contain it. Do not combine them, so as not to exceed the recommended daily dose (see Dosage). With suppositories, there is a risk of local irritation, all the more frequent and intense as the duration of treatment is prolonged, the rate of administration is high and the dosage is high. Precautions for use · If the pain persists for more than 5 days or the fever for more than 3 days or in the event of insufficient efficacy or the occurrence of any other sign, do not continue the treatment without the advice of your doctor. In the event of severe liver or kidney disease, it is necessary to consult your doctor before giving paracetamol to your child.

Contraindications

Do not take DOLIPRANE 100 mg, scored suppository in the following cases: - known allergy to paracetamol or to other constituents, · severe liver disease, · recent anal or rectal inflammation or recent bleeding from the rectum.

Pregnancy and breast feeding

For information: paracetamol, under normal conditions of use, can be used during pregnancy as well as during breastfeeding. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.