RiteMED Paracetamol Dosage/Direction for Use

Tablet: Adults and children 12 years old and above: 1 to 2 tablets every 4 to 6 hours, as needed for pain and/or fever, or, as directed by a doctor.
Do not take more than 4 g (8 tablets) of paracetamol in each 24-hour period.
Missed Dose: If a dose is missed, give the next dose if still needed for pain and/or fever and the subsequent dose every 4 to 6 hours thereafter.
Do not double the dose.
120 mg/5 mL Syrup: 1 to 5 years old: 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) to 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls).
6 to 12 years old: 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) to 20 mL (4 teaspoonfuls) to be taken 3 to 4 times a day. Or, as prescribed by the physician.
Do not take more than 4 g of paracetamol in each 24-hour period.
250 mg/5 mL Syrup: Children: 2 to 6 years: 2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoon) to 5 ml (1 teaspoonful).
7 to 12 years: 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) to 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls).
To be taken 3 to 4 times a day, or as prescribed by the physician.
Adults: 15 mL (1 tablespoonful) 3 to 4 times a day or, as prescribed by the physician.
Rectal suppository: General Recommendations: Infants and children should not exceed 5 doses in each 24-hour period.
Adults should not exceed 4 g in each 24-hour period.
Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
Do not use continuously for more than 5 days at a time unless directed by a doctor.
Do not use more than the recommended dose.
Avoid potential liver damage by giving lower doses of paracetamol in patients classified under the lower body weight group.
Each suppository should be inserted deep into the rectum. (See table.)

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Missed Dose: If the patient missed a dose, take the next dose if still needed for pain and/or fever and the subsequent doses every 4 hours thereafter.
Do not double dose.