For oral administration preferably with or after food, the bottle should be thoroughly shaken before use. P-Fen Suspension should be used at the lowest effective dose for shortest possible time.
Infants: 3-6 months weighing more than 5 kg: 2.5 mL dose may be taken 3 times in 24 hours.
6-12 months: 2.5 mL dose may be taken 3 to 4 times in 24 hours.
Children: 1-3 years: 5 mL dose may be taken 3 times in 24 hours.
4-6 years: 7.5 mL dose may be taken 3 times in 24 hours.
7-9 years: 10 mL dose may be taken 3 times in 24 hours.
10-12 years: 15 mL (10 mL + 5 mL) dose may be taken 3 times in 24 hours.
Dose should be given approximately every 6 to 8 hours (or with a minimum of 4 hours between each dose if required).
For juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: The usual daily dosage is 30 to 40 mg/kg/day in three to four divided doses.
For post immunization pyrexia: One 2.5 mL dose followed by one further 2.5 mL dose 6 hours later if necessary. No more than two 2.5 mL dose in 24 hours. If the fever is not reduced, the patient must be advised to consult a doctor.