💊 Paracetamol (Childrens Pain Relief)
This chewable children's product contains acetaminophen 160 mg per tablet. It temporarily relieves minor aches and pains and reduces fever. It is not intended for adult use, and the directed dose must not be exceeded.
In Arabic: باراسيتامول (أسيتامينوفين)
✅ What it is used for
- Temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to the common cold
- Temporary relief of minor aches and pains due to flu
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Toothache
- Temporary reduction of fever
🧪 Active ingredient
Acetaminophen (160 mg per tablet) is the active ingredient and acts as a pain reliever and fever reducer.
🌿 Benefits
- Relieves minor aches and pains
- Reduces fever
- Chewable form that is easy to give to children
📝 How to use
- Taken by mouth
- Chew the tablet before swallowing; it softens in the mouth for ease of chewing
- Dose by weight if possible; otherwise use age
- Repeat the dose every 4 hours while symptoms last
- Do not give more than 5 times in 24 hours
- The dose is set by the doctor or pharmacist; for children under 2 years, ask a doctor
💊 Dosage forms
- Chewable tablets containing acetaminophen 160 mg each
⚠️ Common side effects
- The available label does not list specific common side effects
🚨 Serious — seek medical help
- Severe liver damage if more than 5 doses are given in 24 hours or if taken with other acetaminophen-containing drugs
- Severe skin reactions, which may include skin reddening, blisters, and rash; stop use and seek medical help right away
⛔ Do not use if
- Allergy to acetaminophen or any of the inactive ingredients in the product
- Use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription)
❗ Warnings & precautions
- Liver warning: severe liver damage may occur if the child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours or takes other drugs containing acetaminophen
- Allergy alert: acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions; if one occurs, stop use and seek medical help
- Ask a doctor before use if the child has liver disease
- If a sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, or is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly
- Stop use and ask a doctor if pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days
- Stop use and ask a doctor if fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days
- Stop use and ask a doctor if new symptoms occur or redness or swelling is present, as these could be signs of a serious condition
- Do not exceed the recommended dosage
🔄 Drug interactions
- Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen; if unsure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist
🧒 Children
This product is designed for children and does not contain directions or complete warnings for adult use. The dose is based on weight or age per the chart; for children under 2 years, ask a doctor.
🌡️ Storage
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Avoid high humidity. Do not use if the carton is open or if the printed seal on the blister is broken or missing.
🆘 Overdose
Exceeding the dose (more than 5 doses in 24 hours) may cause severe liver damage. The available label gives no further treatment details.
💰 Price & brands in your area
Locally made brands: Febramol (paracetamol suppositories, infant 150 / children's 300) (Birzeit Pharmaceutical Company)
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Labeled dosing
Per the label: dose by weight or age, repeated every 4 hours while symptoms last, with a maximum of 5 doses in 24 hours. The label gives no adult dosing. The dose is set by the doctor or pharmacist.
- Pediatric product: chewable tablets, 160 mg
- Do not exceed 5 doses in 24 hours
- Avoid combining with any other acetaminophen-containing drug
- Use caution in liver disease
- Stop use if skin reactions occur
🎓 Key points for students
- Active ingredient: acetaminophen 160 mg per tablet; purpose: pain reliever/fever reducer
- Main labeled risk: liver damage when the daily maximum is exceeded or other acetaminophen products are combined
- Severe skin reactions require immediate discontinuation
- The dosing chart is based on weight (lb) or age (years)
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What is this medicine used for?
It temporarily relieves minor aches and pains from the common cold, flu, headache, sore throat, and toothache, and reduces fever.
How often can a dose be given?
The dose can be repeated every 4 hours while symptoms last, but not more than 5 times in 24 hours. The exact dose is set by the doctor or pharmacist.
Can it be given with another drug containing acetaminophen?
No, this may cause severe liver damage. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure whether a drug contains acetaminophen.
When should I stop and see a doctor?
If pain gets worse or lasts more than 5 days, fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days, or new symptoms, redness, or swelling occur.
How should it be stored?
At 20° to 25°C away from high humidity; do not use if the seal is broken or missing.
⚕️ For education only — not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start or stop any medicine without advice. Source: official FDA drug label via openFDA (2023-11), simplified. Updated: 2026-11-10.