2017 HCHB_digital

PAMOL ALL AGES
ASPEN PHARMACARE
Presentation: Suspension, strawberry and orange flavours, colour-free and sugar-free, 100mL and 200mL.
Active Ingredients: Paracetamol 250mg/5mL.
Approved Indications: Relieves the pain and fever associated with: headache, earache, immunisation, symptoms of cold and flu,
toothache.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
Precautions: Watch total paracetamol dose if taking other products. Prolonged use can be harmful. Do not use for more than 48 hours
without seeking medical advice.
Adverse Effects: Side effects of paracetamol are rare. However hypersensitivity including skin rashes may occur.
Directions: For all ages 1 year and up, Children 1 - 5 years: 2.5 to 5.0mL; Children 6 - 10 years: 5.0 to 7.5mL; Children 10 - 12 years: 7.5 to
10mL; Adults and children over 12 years: 10 to 20mL. Give every 4 - 6 hours as required with not more than 4 doses in 24 hours.
Administer in water or fruit juice if necessary.
Price Band: $10 - $20 (Price varies with pack size)
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised
Medicine Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine
PAMOL INFANT DROPS
ASPEN PHARMACARE
Presentation: Sugar-free, 60mL.
Active Ingredients: Paracetamol 50 mg/1ml.
Approved Indications: Relieves the pain and fever associated with: headache, earache, immunisation, symptoms of cold and flu, teething.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
Precautions: Watch total paracetamol dose if taking other products. Prolonged use can be harmful. Do not use for more than 48 hours
without seeking medical advice.
Adverse Effects: Side effects of paracetamol are rare. However hypersensitivity including skin rashes may occur.
Directions: Infants 3 - 6 months: 1.2 to 1.6mL; Infants 6 - 9 months: 1.6 to 2.0mL; Infants 9 - 12 months: 2.0 - 2.4mL; Give every 4 - 6
hours as required with not more than 4 doses in 24 hours. Administer in water or fruit juice if necessary.
Price Band: Under $10
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised
Medicine Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine
PARACARE FOR BABIES & YOUNG CHILDREN 3 MONTHS TO 6 YEARS
PSM HEALTHCARE LTD. T/A API CONSUMER BRANDS
Presentation: Oral suspension. Strawberry flavour: 200ml, 1 litre. Colour-free: 200ml. Free from aspirin, alcohol and sugar.
Active Ingredients: Paracetamol 120mg/5ml.
Approved Indications: For gentle relief of pain and fever in common childhood illnesses such as teething, common cold, earaches, viral
infections, headaches, sore throat and vaccination reactions in babies and young children 3 months to 6 years.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
Precautions: Patients with impaired liver or kidney function. Prolonged or excessive use may be harmful. Do not use for longer than 48
hours except on a doctor’s advice. Do not give to children under 2 years except on medical advice. Watch total paracetamol dose
if taking other products containing paracetamol.
Adverse Effects: Side effects of paracetamol are rare and usually mild. Haematological and hypersensitivity reactions have been reported.
Overdose may cause severe liver damage and, less often, renal tubular necrosis.
Directions: Infants 3-12 months: 2.5ml-5ml. Children 1-3 years: 5-7.5ml. 3-6 years: 7.5-10ml. If necessary dosage may be repeated every
4-6 hours up to a maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
Price Band: $10 - $20
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised Medicine Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine
PARACARE FOR CHILDREN 6+ YEARS & ADULTS
PSM HEALTHCARE LTD. T/A API CONSUMER BRANDS
Presentation: Oral suspension. Orange flavour and colouring: 200ml, 1 litre. Free from aspirin, alcohol and sugar.
Active Ingredients: Paracetamol 250mg/5ml.
Approved Indications: For relief of mild to moderate pain and fever associated with common cold, flu, earaches, headaches, sore throat,
fever and viral infections in adults and children 6 years and over.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to any ingredient.
Precautions: Patients with impaired liver or kidney function. Prolonged or excessive use may be harmful. Do not use for more than 48
hours except on a doctor’s advice. Do not give to children under 6 years except on medical advice. Watch total paracetamol dose
if taking other products containing paracetamol.
Adverse Effects: Side effects of paracetamol are rare and usually mild. Haematological and hypersensitivity reactions have been reported.
Overdose may cause severe liver damage and, less often, renal tubular necrosis.
Directions: Children 6-12 years: 5-10ml. Adults and children 12 years and older: 10-20ml. If necessary dosage may be repeated every 4-6
hours up to a maximum of 4 doses in 24 hours.
Price Band: $10 - $20
Subsidy Conditions: Not subsidised Medicine Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine
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