How to use Paracetamol Suppositories -
Dosage of thee paracetamol suppositories should be based on the child’s weight, with a recommended dosage of 15mg/kg per administration. Ages and weight ranges presented below are provided as an accompanying guide only.
1 – 3 years (10kg): One suppository
4 – 6 years (15kg): Two suppositories
These doses may be repeated up to a maximum of 4 times in 24 hours. The dose should not be repeated more frequently than
every 4 hours. The recommended dose should not be exceeded. The Paracetamol Suppositories should not be used for more than 3 days, except on the advice of a doctor. Higher doses do not produce any increase in analgesic effect. Only whole suppositories should be administered – do not break the Paracetamol Suppositories before administration.