Algopedol
Algopedol is a brand of pediatric paracetamol oral solution (typically 40 mg/mL). It is used as an analgesic to relieve mild to moderate pain (such as teething, headache, or immunisation pain) and as an antipyretic to reduce fever in infants and children.
Dosage by Body Weight
Dosage is based on body weight. The standard single dose of paracetamol is 10 to 15 mg/kg, up to a maximum daily dose of 60 mg/kg/day. Administer every 4 to 6 hours as needed, up to 4 times in 24 hours.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- 0.6 mL to 1.5 mL (using 40 mg/mL solution)
- Frequency
- Every 4 to 6 hours as needed
- Tracking Notes
- Consult a pediatrician before administering to infants under 3 months or under 4 kg.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 1.8 mL to 2.6 mL (using 40 mg/mL solution)
- Frequency
- Every 4 to 6 hours as needed
- Tracking Notes
- Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Shake well before use.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 3.0 mL to 3.75 mL (using 40 mg/mL solution)
- Frequency
- Every 4 to 6 hours as needed
- Tracking Notes
- Use the measuring syringe provided in the package for accurate dosing.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 4.1 mL to 5.6 mL (using 40 mg/mL solution)
- Frequency
- Every 4 to 6 hours as needed
- Tracking Notes
- Maintain a minimum interval of 4 hours between administrations.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 6.0 mL to 7.5 mL (using 40 mg/mL solution)
- Frequency
- Every 4 to 6 hours as needed
- Tracking Notes
- Do not combine with other products containing paracetamol.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | 0.6 mL to 1.5 mL (using 40 mg/mL solution) | Every 4 to 6 hours as needed | Consult a pediatrician before administering to infants under 3 months or under 4 kg. |
| 5-7 kg | 1.8 mL to 2.6 mL (using 40 mg/mL solution) | Every 4 to 6 hours as needed | Do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours. Shake well before use. |
| 8-10 kg | 3.0 mL to 3.75 mL (using 40 mg/mL solution) | Every 4 to 6 hours as needed | Use the measuring syringe provided in the package for accurate dosing. |
| 11-15 kg | 4.1 mL to 5.6 mL (using 40 mg/mL solution) | Every 4 to 6 hours as needed | Maintain a minimum interval of 4 hours between administrations. |
| 16-20 kg | 6.0 mL to 7.5 mL (using 40 mg/mL solution) | Every 4 to 6 hours as needed | Do not combine with other products containing paracetamol. |
Formulation
Oral SolutionDrops
Purpose
Relief of mild to moderate pain and reduction of fever in infants and children
Generic Name
ParacetamolScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.