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This website is intended for Australian audiences only.

This prescribing information is for Australian audiences only. Prescribing information varies from country to country according to the different requirements of each country's health regulatory authorities. For example, clinical indications, dosage and presentation stated below may not be applicable outside Australia.

Audiences outside Australia need to contact their local health regulatory authority or refer to the product information contained on the packaging of GSK products in your country, Residents outside Australia must not rely upon the dosage calculator below.

To make a quick calculation, please enter the date of birth and the weight of your child, then click on the calculate button.

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Baby Drops Colourfree

Age Average Weight Dose
1 - 3 month 4 - 6 kg 0.6 - 0.9 ml
3 - 6 month 6 - 8 kg 0.9 - 1.2 ml
6 - 12 month 8 - 10 kg 1.2 - 1.5 ml
1 - 2 years 10 - 12 kg 1.5 - 1.8 ml
Baby Drops Colourfree

Elixir & Colourfree Suspension 1-5 Yrs

Age Average Weight Dose
1 - 2 years 10 - 12 kg 6 - 8ml
2 - 3 years 12 - 14 kg 8 - 9 ml
3 - 4 years 14 - 16 kg 9 - 10 ml
4 - 5 years 16 - 18 kg 10 - 11 ml
5 years 18 - 20 kg 11 - 13 ml
Elixir & Colourfree Suspension 1-5 Yrs

Elixir & Colourfree Suspension 5-12 Yrs

Age Average Weight Dose
5 - 6 years 18 - 20 kg 6 ml
6 - 7 years 20 - 22 kg 6 - 7 ml
7 - 8 years 22 - 25 kg 7 - 8 ml
8 - 9 years 25 - 28 kg 8 - 9 ml
9 - 10 years 28 - 32 kg 9 - 10 ml
10 - 11 years 32 - 36 kg 10 - 11 ml
11 - 12 years 36 - 41 kg 11 - 13 ml
Baby Drops Colourfree

Note

  • Children's Panadol® is not recommended for infants under one month.
  • Rinse dropper with hot water before and after use.

Recommendation

  • The recommended dose for Children's Panadol® in Children under 12 years is 15 milligrams of paracetamol for every 1 kilogram body weight.
  • This dose may be repeated if necessary, every 4 hours.
  • Do not give more than 4 doses in one day or within any 24-hour period.
  • Follow the dosage instructions on the bottle, do not exceed the recommended dose unless directed by your doctor.

If you would like any further information regarding Children's Panadol® products, please call our INFOLINE (Freecall) Australia on 1-800-028-533.