Teedex 2+ Years 100ml

What is Teedex 120mg/12.5mg/5ml and what it is used for?

Teedex reduces fever, pain, helps prevent irritability of Allergies, Bites & Stings, Chickenpox, alleviates the discomfort of sunburn, skin irritation, has a pleasant raspberry flavour.
Teedex contains two different active ingredients - paracetamol and diphenhydramine. Like all medicines these ingredients may cause harm in overdose. Do not give this medicine to your child without the advice of a healthcare professional. Paracetamol is a pain killer and provides effective relief of teething pains, irritability after an immunisation, aches or pains. It also lowers high temperatures. Diphenhydramine hydrochloride is an antihistamine, which provides relief of sleeplessness as a result of the conditions listed above.

How to take Teedex:
It is suitable for children aged from 2 years
• 2 to 4 years: one 5mL spoonful up to 3 times a day (every 8 hours)
• 4 to 6 years: 7.5mL (one and a half 5ml spoonful’s) up to 3 times a day (every 8 hours)
• 6 to 8 years: 10mL (two 5ml spoonful’s) up to 3 times a day (every 8  hours)
• 8 to 10 years: 15ml (three 5ml spoonful’s) up to 3 times a day (every 8 hours)
• 10 to 12 years: 20ml (four 5ml spoonful’s) up to 3 times a day (every 8 hours)

What you need to know before you use Teedex:
Do not give Teedex to your child if your child:
• is allergic to paracetamol or diphenhydramine hydrochloride or to any of the other ingredients listed (see ingredients section on patient information leaflet)
• is under 2 years of age
• has epilepsy (large doses of antihistamines may bring on epileptic fits)
• is taking any other paracetamol containing products
• is taking other antihistamine/ diphenhydramine products
• has a rare sugar intolerance called hereditary fructose intolerance
• is taking or has recently taken (in the last 14 days) antidepressants called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
• has porphyria

How to store Teedex

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store above 25°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Keep bottle in the outer carton.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton after EXP. The
expiry date refers to the last day of that month. If you have any medicines that are out of date,
return them to your pharmacist for safe disposal.

Warnings and precautions:
Teedex may cause drowsiness. Children receiving this medicine should be kept under supervision. Teedex should be given with caution to children with known liver or renal impairment. Teedex is for short term use. If symptoms persist, please see your pharmacist or GP. If you are taking other medications, always consult your pharmacist before starting a new medication.