Paralink suppositories contain the active ingredient paracetamol, which is safe on tummy's and suitable day or night. Paralink Paracetamol Suppositories is a gentle pain reliever and can reduce high temperatures (fever). It provides effective relief of fever and pain associated with colds and flu, headaches, rheumatism and teething.
Paralink Suppositories may also be used where Paracetamol cannot be taken orally e.g. after an operation or if you are feeling or being sick.
Instructions for use:
For rectal use only
3 months - 1 year (5 - 10kg): ½ Suppository
1 - 3 years (10 - 15kg): 1 Suppository
3 - 6 years (15 - 20kg): 1½ Suppositories
Dose may be repeated 6 hourly as necessary or as directed by the physician.
Instructions for use:
If your child needs to empty their bowels this should be done before inserting the suppository.
You may find it easier to give your child the suppository if they are lying on their side or on their front. Do whatever is more comfortable for your child.
Wash your hands.
To remove a suppository, tear one from the strip along the perforations then peel it from the plastic wrapping by holding the two halves of the wrapping at the tip of the suppository and gently peeling them apart.
If necessary moisten the tip, then gently push the suppository into your child’s back passage (rectum) with the pointed end first.