Paracetamol 500mg Suppositories 10s

For rectal use only.

The number of suppositories to give your child depends on their age and weight. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on how many suppositories to give.

The usual dose is:

• Adults: 500-1000 mg (1-2 suppositories) to a maximum of 8 in 24 hours.
  Children 12-16 years: 500-1000 mg (1-2 suppositories) to a maximum of 6 in 24 hours

Do not use more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period. Leave at least 4 hours between doses. Only use whole suppositories. Do not use for longer than three days without consulting your doctor.

Administration

• Paracetamol 500mg Suppositories are designed to be inserted in the back passage (rectum).
• Always wash your hands before and after using the suppositories.
• If you or your child needs to empty their bowels, this should be done before inserting the suppository.
• It may be easier to do if your child lies on a bed on their front or side.
• The blister should be opened immediately before use. Remove one suppository from the mould. Do not break the suppository.
• Moisten the tip of the suppository with a little water before insertion.
• Using one finger, slide the suppository as high up into the rectum as it can go without pushing or applying force.
• Try to keep your child still or stay still for a minute or two.
• If you need to insert more than one suppository, insert them one at a time – there is no need to wait between insertions for the previous suppository to melt – there is plenty of room in the rectum.

• Active Ingredient: Paracetamol 500mg.
• Other Ingredients: Dependent on brand.

• Do not take Paracetamol 500mg Suppositories iIf you or your child are allergic (hypersensitive) to paracetamol or any of the other ingredients in this medicine.
• Take special care with Paracetamol 500 mg Suppositories if you or your child has liver or kidney problems.
• Do not use any other products that contain paracetamol while using Paracetamol 500mg Suppositories.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should ask your doctor for advice before taking Paracetamol 500mg Suppositories.
  Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you or your child is taking or has recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. In particular tell your doctor or pharmacist if you or your child is taking any of the following medicines:
  • Medicines used as sedatives, such as barbiturates
  • Warfarin or other coumarins, which are medicines used to thin the blood
  • Medicines used to treat epilepsy or fits, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital or phenytoin
• If you have any doubts about whether you or your child should take this medicine, then talk to your doctor or pharmacist.