When your child has to deal with fever or pain due to flu, colds or after a vaccination, as a parent you want to offer a trusted and reassuring solution quickly. Seeing an unsettled or clingy child often brings concern, and you are looking for a mild, responsible way to bring back rest and comfort. Leidapharm Paracetamol 120 mg suppositories offer the necessary support at such moments. These suppositories have been specially developed for the little ones and help to regulate body temperature and soothe pain in a mild way, so that your child gets the necessary rest to recover.

Key benefits

• Targeted relief for fever and pain after vaccinations, with flu or colds.
• Specially dosed for babies and young children from 3 months to 12 months.
• Practical administration form via a suppository, ideal when oral intake of liquids or tablets is difficult or not possible.
• Contributes in a responsible way to the physical comfort and rest of your child during recovery periods.

How it works

Leidapharm Paracetamol 120 mg belongs to the group of analgesic and antipyretic medicines. The active substance paracetamol works effectively in lowering fever and dampening mild to moderate pain complaints. The suppository form ensures gradual absorption via the intestinal mucosa, which offers a reliable alternative when your child is nauseous or has difficulty swallowing. This product has been carefully formulated to provide mild but effective support within the daily care of your family.

Composition

Active ingredient	Paracetamol (120 mg per suppository)
Excipients	Colloidal silicon dioxide, hard fat
Product form	Suppositories for rectal use
Contents	10 suppositories

Ingredients

Paracetamol, colloidal silicon dioxide, hard fat.

Use & Dosage

The dosage should be determined based on the child's body weight and age. Insert the suppository anally with the pointed end first. Pre-moistening the suppository facilitates insertion. Always maintain an interval of at least 6 hours between two administrations.Dosage schedule:- Children aged 3-12 months (5.5-10 kg): one 120 mg suppository, 2 to 3 times a day.- Children aged 1-2 years (10-12.5 kg): one 240 mg suppository, 2 to 3 times a day.- Children aged 2-4 years (12.5-17 kg): one 240 mg suppository, 3 times a day.- Children aged 4-6 years (17-22 kg): one 240 mg suppository, 4 times a day.- Children aged 6 to 9 years: one 500 mg suppository, 2-3 times a day.- Children aged 9 to 12 years: one 500 mg suppository, 3 times a day.- Children aged 12 to 15 years: one 1000 mg suppository, 2-3 times a day.- Adults: one 500 mg or 1000 mg suppository, up to a maximum of 4000 mg per day.Do not exceed the stated maximum daily dosage. Do not use in combination with other paracetamol-containing products. The suppositories are not suitable for situations where immediate, acute pain relief is desired.

Safety & Disclaimer

Always read the package leaflet before use. It is important not to exceed the recommended dosage, as an excessive dosage can lead to serious liver and kidney problems. With long-term use against headache, there is a risk of the occurrence of medication-overuse headache. Stop use immediately if skin rash or sores in the mouth occur and consult a doctor immediately.Do not use in case of: liver or kidney disorders, Gilbert's syndrome, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, haemolytic anaemia, dehydration, chronic malnutrition, or asthma in combination with an allergy to aspirin. Do not use simultaneously with certain other medicines (consult the package leaflet for this).When to consult a doctor:- In children younger than 3 months with fever.- In children up to 4 years old when the pain or fever has not decreased after 2 days (administration for longer than 2 days is discouraged in this group).- In children older than 4 years when the symptoms persist after 5 days.- In adults when the pain persists for longer than 5 days or the fever for longer than 3 days, or when the symptoms worsen.- If you need painkillers for headaches for more than 15 days per month.