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Posted On : 01 Mar 2004

Can Paracetamol or Diclofenac suppositories be recommended for Children? If yes, on what indication and age group?

Expert Answer :

No expert answer available.

Answer Discussion :

Dr. Neeladri C.

Yes, Paracetamol Suppositories seems to be a right treatment.
For symptomatic relief of pain and fever associated with
·Teething
·Immunization
·Cold and Flu
·Earache
·Headache

Age Group: 6 months-12 years

21 years ago

Josephine J. Tan

yes,I would give paracetamol suppositories for infants and children without diarrhea and allergy to paracetamol and with a temperature of 39C and above. As to Diclofenac supp, i don't think i would give it as i have not seen any reports of its use in children

21 years ago

MANGESH DAMODAR KHANDAVE

YES' IN BEDRIDDEN FEBRILE CHILDREN

21 years ago

Sumaiah

yes
children mre than 1 year incase of.. fever in:
URTI
UTI
pain e.g Muskeloskeletal

21 years ago

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