Doprane 125 mg – Suppositories

Composition

Each suppository of  Doprane 125 mg contains :

• Paracetamol: 125 mg.
• Excipients: S.Q. for one suppository.

Indications

Doprane suppositories are used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain and pyrexia in children:

• Up to the age of 1 year – 60 mg suppositories.
• Aged 1-5 years – 125 mg suppositories.
• Aged 6-12 years – 250 mg suppositories.

Doprane  suppositories are especially useful in patients unable to take oral forms of paracetamol, e.g. post-operatively or with nausea and vomiting.

Dosage and Administration

Children 1-5 years, 1-2 suppositories:

The dosage should be based on age and weight i.e. 1 year (10 kg) the dose is 125 mg (1 suppository per dose).

5 years (20 kg) the dose is 250 mg (2 suppositories of 125 mg per dose).

Only a whole suppository should be administered – do not break suppository before administration