Boots 6 years plus Paracetamol 250mg/5ml Oral Suspension - 200ml

This medicine contains paracetamol which acts to relieve mild to moderate pain including toothache, headache, earache, sore throat and other pains. It can also be used to relieve the symptoms of colds and flu and to reduce fever

Suitable for: Adults & children aged 6 years and over.

How to use

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use. Check the cap seal is not broken before first use. If it is do not give the medicine. Do not give anything else containing paracetamol while giving this medicine. Check the instruction 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 2.5ml or 5ml by drawing the liquid to the correct mark on the syringe. Give this medicine to your child to swallow.

Dosage:

• 6 years up to 8 years: 5ml up to 4 times in any 24 hours.
• 8 years up to 10 years: 7.5ml (5ml + 2.5ml) up to 4 times in any 24 hours.
• 10 years up to 12 years: 10ml (5ml + 5ml) up to 4 times in any 24 hours.
• 12 years up to 16 years: 10 ml to 15 ml (Two to three 5ml doses) up to 4 times in any 24 hours.
• Adults and children of 16 years and over: 10 ml to 20 ml (Two to four 5ml doses) up to 4 times in any 24 hours.

Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Don't give more than 4 times in any 24 hours. Do not give to children under 6 years. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a suitable product. Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days, unless your doctor or pharmacist tell you to. Do not take more medicine than the label tell you to. If you do 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 (2.5 ml 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 table 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. Wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry.

Hazards and Cautions

Before you give this medicine: Do not give anything else containing paracetamol while giving this medicine. Talk to a doctor at once if your child takes too much of this medicine, even if they seem well. Do not give if your child is under 6 years, if your child is allergic to any of the ingredients, if your child has ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients, if your child is taking anything else with paracetamol. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if your child has severe liver or kidney problems, if your child takes any other medicines, if your child has an inherited intolerance to fructose or been diagnosed with an intolerance to some other sugars. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

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.

Active ingredients

Paracetamol

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: Each 5ml of suspension contains paracetamol 250mg. Also contains: sorbitol (E420), methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218), propylene glycol (E1520), benzyl alcohol.