When your child or another family member experiences sudden fever or pain, it often brings unrest. Seeing your loved ones in discomfort calls for a reliable and mild solution that offers quick relief. Teva Paracetamol 120 mg suppositories offer the trusted support needed at times when oral medication intake is difficult or undesirable. These suppositories have been specially developed to responsibly restore comfort and peace within your daily routine.
Key benefits
- Effective relief: Works quickly and reliably as an analgesic and antipyretic for flu, colds and after vaccinations.
- Comfortable administration: The suppository form is ideal for young children or in situations of nausea, where swallowing is difficult.
- Careful dosage: With exactly 120 mg of paracetamol per suppository, this product offers an accurate dosage for the little ones.
- Wide applicability: Effectively supports the body with various forms of mild to moderate pain, such as headaches, muscle pain and toothache.
How it works
Paracetamol is one of the most proven and safe substances for managing pain and fever. The active ingredient lowers body temperature during fever and raises the pain threshold, allowing the body to find the necessary rest to recover more quickly. Through rectal administration, the active substance is absorbed directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the stomach. This makes it an extremely mild and effective choice for the whole family, supported by years of pharmaceutical knowledge.
Composition
| Active ingredient |
Paracetamol 120 mg per suppository |
| Excipients |
Silicon dioxide (E551), hard fat (Witepsol H15) |
| Registration number |
RVG 55673 AV |
Ingredients
Paracetamol, silicon dioxide (E551), hard fat (Witepsol H15).
Use & Dosage
Insert the suppository anally with the pointed end first. Moistening the suppository beforehand promotes easy insertion. Always maintain an interval of at least 6 hours between the different doses. Do not use for longer than 14 days without the advice of a doctor. Pay close attention to the maximum daily dosage. Dosage table:
- Age 0.25 - 1 year (5.5 - 10 kg): 120 mg, 2 to 3 doses per 24 hours.
- Age 1 - 2 years (10 - 12.5 kg): 240 mg, 2 to 3 doses per 24 hours.
- Age 2 - 4 years (12.5 - 17 kg): 240 mg, 3 doses per 24 hours.
- Age 4 - 6 years (17 - 22 kg): 240 mg, 4 doses per 24 hours.
- Age 6 - 9 years (22 - 30 kg): 500 mg, 2 to 3 doses per 24 hours.
- Age 9 - 12 years (30 - 40 kg): 500 mg, 3 doses per 24 hours.
- Age 12 - 15 years (40 - 55 kg): 500 mg or 1000 mg, 4 doses or a maximum of 2 to 3 doses per 24 hours.
- Adults and adolescents from 12 years (> 55 kg): 1000 mg, maximum 4 doses per 24 hours. Maximum dosage: 2 to 3 doses per 24 hours, depending on age and weight. Read the package leaflet before use.
Safety & Disclaimer
Do not use if you or your child is allergic to any of the substances in this medicine. It is important not to use too much, because an overdose can cause liver and kidney problems. This medicine carries a risk of medication-overuse headache with prolonged use for headaches. Stop use immediately if you develop a skin rash or sores in the mouth and contact a doctor. Consult a GP for:
- Children under 3 months with a fever.
- Children up to 4 years old whose pain or fever has not subsided after 2 days.
- Children over 4 years old whose pain or fever has not subsided after 5 days.
- People who need painkillers for headaches more than 15 days per month. When using alcohol, an adjusted dosage applies. Do not use in combination with certain (prescription) medicines; consult the package leaflet for this. During pregnancy, use is possible (see package leaflet). During breastfeeding, use is possible after consultation with a doctor.
