Description
What adol suppositories are and what they are used for
Adol suppositories contain a medicine called paracetamol.
This belongs to a group of medicines called pain-killer (analgesics).
A suppository is a small, torpedo-shaped, medicine which is inserted into the back passage (rectum)
This suppositories are used to treat pain and high temperature (fever), they are used when it is difficult to take paracetamol as tablets, suspension or syrup.
- Adol 125mg suppositories are for children aged from 1 to 5 years
- Adol 250mg suppositories are for children aged from 6 to 12 years.
- The 500mg suppositories are for adults and children over 10 years of age.
What you need to know before you use adol suppositories
Do not use adol suppositories: if you are allergic to paracetamol
How to use adol suppositories
This medicine is for rectal use only.
Adol 125mg suppositories
| Age | Number of suppositories | Minimum length of time between doses | Maximum number of suppositories in 24 hours | |
| Adol 125mg suppositories | 1 year(body weight 10kg) | 1 | 4-6 hours | 4 |
| Over 1 year to 5 years(body weight 10-20kg) | 1 or 2 | 4-6 hours | 4-8 | |
| Adol 250mg suppositories | 6 years to 9 years(body weight 20-30kg) | 1 | 4-6 hours | 4 |
| 10 years to 12 years( body weight 30-40kg) | 1-2 | 4-6 hours | 8 | |
| Adol 500mg suppositories | 10 years to 12 years( body weight 30-40kg) | 1 | 4-6 hours | 4 |
| Adults +children over 12 years | 1 or 2 | 4-6 hours | 8 |
Possible side effects:
Signs of an allergic reaction include a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
Stop using adol suppositories immediately and call your doctor if you notice you have any signs of an allergic reactions above.
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