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Paracetamol Infant and Children's Drops 1 Month to 4 Years (Pharmacy Health) TM
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Active ingredients: paracetamol
Pack: Paracetamol Infant and Children's Drops 1 Month to 4 Years (Pharmacy Health) 100 mg/mL oral liquid, 20 mL, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PHARMACY HEALTH PARACETAMOL COLOUR FREE INFANT DROPS 100 mg/mL oral liquid solution bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Temporary relief or pain and fever.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Oral Liquid, solution
- Oral
- Colourless to slightly brown, slightly viscous liquid that darkens with age.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is
- 20mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient paracetamol
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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