Boots 2 Months Plus Paracetamol 120 mg/5 ml Oral Suspension - 100ml

Suitable for

Children aged 2 months and over

Age RestrictionYou must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.

Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not give the medicine.

! Do not give this medicine with any other paracetamol-containing product.

Check the dosage information below to see how much of the medicine to give to your child. Never give more medicine than shown in the table.

It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.

Always use the syringe supplied with the pack. The syringe can be used to measure 2.5 ml or 5 ml by drawing the liquid to the correct mark on the 

syringe.

Give this medicine to your child to swallow.

Babies over 2 months in age

For the relief of fever after vaccination at 2, 3 and 4 months

2.5 ml. This dose may be given up to 4 times a day starting at the time of vaccination. Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. If your baby still needs this medicine two days after receiving the vaccine talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Do not give to babies less than 2 months of age.

For other causes of pain and fever:

Do not give more medicine than the label tells you to. If your child does not get better talk to your doctor.

Directions for using the syringe:

1. Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before use.

2. Push the syringe firmly into the plug (hole) in the neck of the bottle.

3. To fill the syringe, turn the bottle upside down. Whilst holding the syringe in place, gently pull the plunger down drawing the medicine to the correct mark (2.5ml or 5ml) on the syringe.

4. Turn the bottle the right way up, and then gently twist the syringe to remove from the bottle plug.

5. Place the end of the syringe into the child's mouth, normally to the side of the mouth between the gums and cheek. Press the plunger down to slowly and gently release the medicine

6. If the dosage information advises you to give more than 5ml of the medicine, repeat steps 2 to 5 to give your child the correct amount of medicine.

After use replace the cap on the top of the bottle tightly. Store all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry.

Hazards and Cautions

Before you give this medicine:

Do not give:

• If your child is under 2 months
• If your child is between 2-3 months old and is taking this medicine for other causes of pain and fever and:

-weights less than 4 kg or

-was born before 37 weeks.

Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

• If your child has liver or kidney problems
• If your child takes any other medicines

Storage

Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package.

Keep the lid tightly closed.

Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.

If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Precautions

This is a medicine;

• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
• Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or if you suffer from allergies.

Active ingredients

Paracetamol

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Each 5 ml of oral suspension contains Paracetamol 120 mg.

Also contains: maltitol liquid (E965), sorbitol (E420), methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218), carmoisine (E122), propylene glycol (E1520), benzyl alcohol.