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PARACETAMOL (acetaminophen), 120-125mg, suppository

https://unicat.msf.org/cat/product/34705
NST DEXTPARA12SU

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Former Code(s): DEXTZFR0057 DEXTZNL0210 DEXTPARA21S- DEXTPARA21SU DEXTZYN1017 DEXTOCBZLB8012 1 DEXTZBE0008 DEXTPARA008 DEXTPARA1CR DEXTPARA1RC DEXTPARA12RC
Article is intended to be used with children (<12 years) ONLY.
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N02BE01
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P
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1525
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PARACETAMOL suppository - NST

Please always consider the MSF STD (paracetamol oral suspension or tablet) before ordering a NST.

Therapeutic Action

Analgesic, antipyretic

Indications

Mild to moderate pain and/or fever in children when oral administration is not possible.

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Instructions for use

Must. be given by rectal route.

Remove the suppository from the blister pack immediately before use.

Dosage: approximately 60 mg/kg/day, divided into 4 doses (15 mg/kg every 6 hrs),

The dosage should be adjusted according to the child's weight to avoid overdosing with paracetamol. N-acetylcysteine IV is the antidote for paracetamol poisoning.

Precautions for Use

Do not split or cut suppositories; administer them whole.

Do not administer in case of diarrhoea.

Due to the risk of toxicity, do not administer more than 4 times a day. Switch to the oral route as soon as possible.

Storage

  • Below 25ºC
  • Keep in the outer carton.

Description updated and validated by EMACC & Paed WGs on 18/04/2023.