Recommended dosage

This dosage calculator is designed for products sold in Australia only.
The recommended dose for Children’s Panadol^® in children under 12 years is 15 milligrams of paracetamol for every kilogram of body weight.
If your child weighs less than 4 kg (or is under 1 month of age) or more than 41 kg please consult your doctor about adjusting the dosage amount.

Notes and recommendations:

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.
Do not use Children's Panadol^® for more than 48 hours at a time, except on medical advice.
Follow the dosage instructions on the bottle; do not exceed the recommended dose unless directed by your doctor.
Children’s Panadol^® is not recommended for infants under one month of age.

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The information contained in the Children’s Panadol website is a guide only. If at any time you are worried about your child, see your doctor.

Children's Panadol contains Paracetamol. Use only as directed. For temporary relief of pain and fever. Incorrect use could be harmful. Consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist.
† Refers only to non-prescription medicines and is based on the liquid paracetamol formulation given at a dosage of 15 mg/kg.

Panadol® is a registered trade mark of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.

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