Panadol Forte
Panadol Forte Suspension (Paracetamol) is 90ml syrup that gently soothes pain and lowers the temperature. It is in pineapple flavor.
Package contains: 1 pack of panadol forte suspension contains 90ml syrup.
Composition/Formulation:
Each 5ml contains: Paracetamol BP 250mg
Excipients: Glycerin BP/USP, Sorbitol Solution, Avicel, Sugar (Sucrose), Methyl Paraben BP, Polysorbate Monooleate, Pineapple Flavour, Tartrazine Yellow and Purified Water.
Dosage and administration:
For children 6-12 years:
| Weight(kg) | Age | Dose Vol(ml)* |
| 20-23 | 6-7 years | 6.0 |
| 23-25 | 7-8 years | 6.5 |
| 25-28 | 8-9 years | 7.5 |
| 28-32 | 9-10 years | 8.0 |
| 32-36 | 10-11 years | 9.5 |
| 36-41 | 11-12 years | 10.5 |
Dose may be chosen based on weight or age; use weight if you know it, otherwise use age.
Maximum daily dose: 60mg/kg presented in divided doses of 10-15mg/kg throughout 24 hours period. No more than 4 doses in any 24 hours period.
Minimum dosing interval: 4 hours.
Maximum duration of continued use without medical advice: 3 days.
If symptoms persist consult your doctor. Do not use with other products containing paracetamol. Do not exceed the stated dose.
Indications: It is indicated for relieving fever and pain after vaccination. Also indicated for the treatment of mild-moderate pain including headache, sore throat, toothache, pain after dental procedure/tooth extraction.
Contraindications: It is contraindicated in hypersensitive patients.
Adverse effects: Adverse effects of paracetamol are rare and are thrombocytopenia, anaphylaxis, cutaneous hypersensitivity, skin rashes, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, and rarely bronchospasm.
It’s overdose can cause hepatic dysfunction.
Precautions: Do not use if seal on bottle is damaged.
Pharmaceutical Recommendations: Shake well before use. Store below 30°C. Protect from light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children. For oral use only.
Manufactured by:
Panadol Forte Suspension is manufactured by Glaxo Smith Kline Pakistan Limited. https://pk.gsk.com/en-pk
Panadol Forte Suspension is easily available, you can get it from any pharmacy nearby you.
By: Kainat Noor