Panadol Children
Nothing is more effective for children’s fever and pain1-10#*
Australian guidelines recommend paracetamol as a first-line option for pain management in children, supported by its favourable safety profile.11 Paracetamol is the only pharmacological option suitable for relieving pain and fever in babies from 1 month.11,12
Panadol Children contains paracetamol, which can begin to reduce fever within 15 minutes13 and is gentle on children’s stomachs.5^
A randomised, single-dose, double-blind study in children from 3 months to 12 years old (N = 301) with non-serious fever received either paracetamol 15 mg/kg or ibuprofen 10 mg/kg. Mean temperature in both groups were 38.9°C at baseline. Primary outcome was tympanic temperature reduction over the following 8 hours post first dose administration.
Both paracetamol 15 mg/kg and ibuprofen 10 mg/kg had similar (not significant) reductions in temperature. The mean area under the curve (AUC) was -7.66°C and -7.77°C, respectively.1
This was a randomised, single-dose, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in children aged 2-12 years with acute sore throat treated with paracetamol 15 mg/kg, ibuprofen 10 mg/kg or placebo. Paracetamol showed significant pain relief vs. placebo from 1-hour post dose, which was sustained until 4 hours after dosing based on the children’s assessment of their pain. The parents’ assessment of changes in pain intensity seen in their children reflected the same.3
Palatability** and taste play a key role in paediatric medicine acceptance,14-16 with 9 in 10 paediatricians identifying unpleasant taste as a major barrier to adherence.17,18† When children resist, achieving accurate dosing and optimal outcomes can become a challenge.
Recognising the importance of palatability in paediatric medicine, Panadol Children suspension now offers an enhanced formulation‡ to help ease administration:
- Enhanced strawberry & orange flavours with an improved flavour/aftertaste,19‡ designed to support acceptance by children14-16
- New Tutti Frutti flavour offering even more choice for parents and children
- A smooth formula with microfine particles in a homogeneous suspension,20 designed to support ease of swallowing21 and administration in children14,15**
Ollie’s got a fever
Ollie is 1 year old and has had a fever for the past two days. Though he is taking fluids, his mum is worried because he has been fussy and showing discomfort. She wants something to help reduce the fever that will be suitable for him.
Panadol Children 1-5 years Colourfree Suspension can help Ollie feel better. It can start to reduce fever in 15 minutes.13
A wide range of products designed for effective pain and fever relief
Panadol Children 1 Month - 1 Year Colourfree Oral Liquid
Panadol Children 1 -5 Years Colourfree Suspension
Panadol Children 5-12 Years Elixir
Panadol Children 5-12 Years Colourfree Suspension
Panadol Children 3+ Years Chewable Tablets
Panadol Children 7+ Years Chewable Tablets
Panadol Children 6 Months - 5 Years Suppository
Panadol Children 5-12 Years Suppository
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