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Health Guide: PANADO® LAUNCHES GRAPE-TASTIC NEW FLAVOUR TO THE PAEDIATRIC RANGE

Panado® has expanded their paediatric range with a new Grape flavour syrup,1 designed to help relieve pain and fever in children1.

As a trusted2 name in South Africa, Panado® knows that parents want convenient and great tasting products for their children. That’s why our new grape flavour is colourant-free, tartrazine-free, alcohol-free, and sugar-free1.

Panado® Paediatric Syrup

When your little munchkin isn’t feeling their best, decoding their needs can be a daunting task for parents, particularly when babies, toddlers and young children are not able to successfully communicate their discomfort.

Unlike adults, who can verbally articulate what hurts – and with specific details – young children might only be able to communicate through crying, fussiness, or changes in their usual behaviour. To complicate matters, young children can react to discomfort in various ways. A baby with a tummy ache might squirm and cry, while a toddler with a fever might refuse to eat or have trouble sleeping.

In some instances, a tea party with their favourite teddy bear and lots of hugs is the ticket to chase away those mild niggles. However, there are moments when those sweet and simple remedies might not cut it, especially if your child’s symptoms are more intense.  

Symptoms of Pain in Babies and Young Children
  • Increased fussiness or persistent crying.
  • Wanting to be held or clung to more than usual.
  • Difficulty settling down or staying asleep.
  • Arching their back or stiffening their body.
  • Loss of appetite or refusing to eat.
  • Uncomfortable squirming or showing signs of discomfort during bowel movements.

Symptoms of Fever in Babies and Young Children
  • Feeling unusually warm to the touch.
  • Flushed or red skin, especially on the cheeks.
  • Excessive sweating or clammy skin.
  • Shaking or shivering, even if they’re warm.
  • Increased fussiness or irritability.
  • More sleepy than usual or difficulty waking up.
  • Not interested in eating or drinking.

Panado® is trusted2 by South African families for providing relief of pain and fever1 in babies, toddlers, and children, but it is also convenient and great tasting. This makes it a go-to choice for parents who want a reliable solution that is easy to administer and appealing for their little ones to take.

Normal Baby Temperature

Fever is one of the most frequently cited reasons parents or caregivers seek medical help for their children. It is often a source of concern for parents and health care practitioners, who believe it may be linked to a greater risk of seizures (fits).3a 

A fever is defined as a body temperature of more than 38 °C in children.3b

Power to Fight Pain: Panado®

Our syrup contains paracetamol, a good option for treating pain and fever in children,4 and caters to diverse tastes and preferences while being gentle on tummies5.

We know that getting children to take medicine can be a challenge, which is why we’ve made sure that our grape flavour is also taste-bud friendly and easy to take. With its clear syrup, there’s no need to worry about messy clothes or unsightly stains. Plus, the grape flavour is sure to make medicine time more appealing for kids.

Dosage details for the Panado® range of products can be found at https://panado.co.za/dosage-calculator/ and are calculated according to your child’s age and weight.

Add in your child’s age and weight, and our calculator will automatically calculate how much paracetamol you should give your child, and which product is best suited for your child. 

For more on normal baby temperature and how to reduce your baby’s temperature, click here.

Conclusion

Panado®’s new Grape1 Flavour Paediatric Syrup represents a thoughtful addition to their trusted2 range, designed specifically with the needs of South African families in mind. So, when your child needs relief, you can trust2 Panado® to deliver ease, wrapped in a flavour they’ll love.

Parents trust2 Panado® for the power to fight their little one’s pain and provide fast6 relief when needed most.  Panado® products are available at Baby City, Pick n Pay, Checkers, including Hypers, Shoprite, Clicks, Dis-Chem, and Independent Pharmacies. For more information, visit visit https://panado.co.za/ and join the conversations onFacebook.

References:

  1. Panado® Paediatric Alcohol Free – Grape Flavour Syrup approved professional information, October 2022.
  2. Circana, MT, January 2024 MAT.
  3. org [Internet]. Cologne, Germany: Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG); 2006-. Fever in children: Overview. 2013 Dec 18 [Updated 2019 Jun 6].Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279455/. Last accessed February 2023.
  4. de Martino M, Chiarugi A. Recent Advances in Pediatric Use of Oral Paracetamol in Fever and Pain Management. Pain Ther. 2015 Dec;4(2):149-68. doi: 10.1007/s40122-015-0040-z. Epub 2015 Oct 30. PMID: 26518691; PMCID: PMC4676765. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26518691/. Last accessed February 2023.
  5. Bannwarth B. Gastrointestinal safety of paracetamol: is there any cause for concern? Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2004 Jul;3(4):269-72. doi: 10.1517/14740338.3.4.269. PMID: 15268644. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15268644/#. Last accessed February 2023.
  6. Wilcock A, Twycross R. Therapeutic reviews: Acetaminophen (Paracetamol). Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 2013;46(5):747-755.

Contains Paracetamol
Panado® is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of mild-to-moderate pain and fever. Refer to Professional Information / Patient Information Leaflet for full dosage and directions for use. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Do not use for more than 10 days without consulting your doctor. KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
S0 Panado® Paediatric Alcohol Free – Grape Flavour Syrup. Each 5 ml syrup contains Paracetamol 120 mg. Reg. No. 50/2.7/1083. (PI 10/2022).

For full prescribing information refer to the Professional Information approved by SAHPRA. Adcock Ingram Limited. Co. Reg. No. 1949/034385/06. Private Bag X69, Bryanston, 2021, South Africa. Customer care: 0860 ADCOCK/ 232625. www.adcock.com. 2023091310311916. September 2023.

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