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It works by drawing water into the intestines. This effect usually results in a bowel movement within 15 to 60 minutes. The normal frequency of bowel movements varies from once daily to 1 to 2 times weekly. Constipation is best treated by drinking plenty of fluids (four to six 8-ounce glasses daily), eating foods high in fiber, and exercising regularly. Read and follow all directions on the product package, or use as directed by your doctor. If you are uncertain about any of the information, consult your doctor or pharmacist. If the suppository is too soft to insert, chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or run cold water over it before removing the foil wrapper. 1 Children 2 - 6 years of age: carefully insert one suppository well into the rectum. 2  Do not use more than once per day. 3  Generally produces a bowel movement in 15 minutes to 1 hour.  Children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor. If this product is used too frequently, it may cause loss of normal bowel function and an inability to have a bowel movement without using the product (laxative dependence). If you notice symptoms of overuse, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, decreased weight, or weakness, contact your doctor promptly. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. List Infant Suppositories rectal side effects by likelihood and severity. 1 more than one per day. 2  for a period of longer than one week unless directed by a doctor. 3  laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor.  if seal under product lid is damaged, missing or broken. DailyMed will deliver notification of updates and additions to Drug Label information currently shown on this site through its RSS feed. DailyMed will deliver this notification to your desktop, Web browser, or e-mail depending on the RSS Reader you select to use. To view updated drug label links, paste the RSS feed address (URL) shown below into a RSS reader, or use a browser which supports RSS feeds, such as Safari for Mac OS X. Match the child's weight to the chart below. If the weight is not known then match the age of the child. If your child weighs less than 8 kg (or is under 6 months of age) or more than 18 kg, please consult your doctor about adjusting the dosage amount. Do not use. 1  more than one per day. 2  for a period of longer than one week unless directed by a doctor. 3  laxative products when abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting are present unless directed by a doctor.  if seal under product lid is damaged, missing or broken. Suppositories 6 months - 5 years. For over 50 years, Children’s Panadol has given mums the confidence to make their kids feel better. With Children’s Panadol, you can rest assured knowing that it works fast on fever. Children's Panadol is mums' most trusted & recommended brand for their children's pain relief.
6 months - 5 years.