Paracetamol Syrup 120mg/5ml: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

Paracetamol oral suspension (Syrup, Analgesic and antipyretic (children)) - Children's paracetamol for fever and pain. Dose by age or weight using the syringe provided.

Overview

Paracetamol syrup 120 mg in 5 mL is a children's formulation used for fever and pain, such as after vaccinations or with colds. Dosing errors are a common cause of harm, so always use the measuring syringe and follow the label for the child's age or weight.

How It Works

It reduces fever and pain signals in the brain, similar to adult paracetamol.

Uses (Indications)

• Fever in children
• Teething pain
• Pain after vaccination
• Earache and sore throat

Dosage: General Label Information

Contraindications: Who Should Not Take It

• Allergy to paracetamol
• Severe liver disease

Side Effects

• Rare at correct doses
• Overdose: liver damage

Interactions

• Other products containing paracetamol

Storage

Below 25°C; check expiry after opening.

Patient Counselling Tips

• Use the oral syringe, not a kitchen spoon
• Write down dose times
• Keep away from children

When to See a Doctor

• Fever in a baby under 3 months - seek care urgently
• Rash that does not fade under a glass
• Child too much medicine - emergency
• Fever beyond 5 days

Before You Take Paracetamol Syrup 120mg/5ml

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have kidney, liver or heart problems, have had an allergic reaction to any medicine, or take other prescription medicines, herbal remedies or supplements. Bring a list of everything you take to every appointment.

Using It Safely

Paracetamol Syrup 120mg/5ml is usually taken only when needed. Keep to the label limits, note the time of each dose, and do not combine it with other products containing the same active ingredient. If you need it regularly for more than a few days, speak to a doctor so the cause can be checked.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Paracetamol Syrup 120mg/5ml guide is educational, based on official labelling and public guidance, and reviewed by the ghkh.site editorial team. Always read the leaflet in your pack and ask your pharmacist.