Patient leaflet - PARACETAMOL 120 MG / 5ML ELIXIR BP
4. possible side effects
Like all medicines, Paracetamol Elixir can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Your child may suffer an allergic reaction, symptoms of which include skin rashes and itching. If this happens, stop giving the medicine immediately and seek urgent medical help.
The following have also been reported:
- blood abnormalities, but these were not necessarily due to the Paracetamol treatment
- kidney disorders.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell the doctor.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container and keep the bottle tightly closed.
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5. how to store paracetamol elixir
Do not use Paracetamol Elixir after the expiry date shown. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
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6. FURTHER INFORMATION
What Paracetamol Elixir contains
The active substance is Paracetamol, 120mg per5ml of Elixir.The other ingredients are Alcohol 96% (Ethanol 8.4% w/v), Propylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate (E202), Sorbitol (E420), Glycerol (E422), Saccharin Sodium, Raspberry Flavour(IFF 17.40.0478), CitricAcid Hydrated (E330), Amaranth Ariavit 311801 (E123), Purified Water (see also
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What Paracetamol Elixir looks like and contents of the pack
This medicine is a clear red oral solution with raspberry flavouring. It is supplied in an amber glass bottle in packsof 60ml, 100mland 200ml.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Manufacturer and M arketing Authorisation Holder:
Ashby Laboratory Services Ltd.,
Ta Mila, Spoil Tongham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 1BP, United Kingdom.
Please read the Package Leaflet before use on the reverse of this label.
HOW MUCH TO GIVE
PL 36275/0003 Date of last revision: Jan 2022
DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.
AGE DOSAGE
CHILDREN 6 TO 12 YEARS Two to four 5ml spoonfuls every four hours.
CHILDREN 1 TO 6 YEARS One to two 5ml spoonfuls every four hours.
CHILDREN 3 TO 12 MONTHS Half to one 5ml spoonful every four hours.
CHILDREN UNDER 3 MONTHS Not to be given except on medical advice.
IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
CONTAINS PARACETAMOL – Do not give with any other Paracetamol-containing products.
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ADVICE SHOULD BE SOUGHT IN THE EVENT OF AN OVERDOSE, EVEN IF THE CHILD SEEMS WELL, BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF DELAYED, SERIOUS LIVER DAMAGE.
DO NOT STORE ABOVE 25°C. KEEP THE BOTTLE TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN