Usage Advice

Always fully ready the pack and the product information leaflet before taking any PICCAN medicines. If in any doubt, seek advice from a qualified doctor or pharmacist.

  • Over The Counter medicines should always be stored in a safe place, out of children’s reach. Storage conditions are important. Please refer to the product packaging or the information leaflet supplied for storage advice.

  • Do not take any PICCAN products with other medicines, without consulting with a qualified doctor or pharmacist first.

  • Yes, PICCAN Ibuprofen can be taken with PICCAN Paracetamol, under advice from a qualified doctor or pharmacist.

  • Do not take any PICCAN medicines for prolonged periods of time. If symptoms persist for more than 3 days, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

  • Do not exceed the stated dose on-pack or as advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose, wait until the next dose is due – do not take a missed dose to catch up.

How to use the syringe

Shake the bottle for about 5 seconds and then remove the childproof cap by pushing the cap down and twisting anti-clockwise at the same time.

You will notice a reducer plug in the neck of the bottle.

Syringe drawing injecting into a small bottle, with an arrow pointing down.

Step 1

Gently insert the end of the syringe into the hole and ensure it is secure.

Illustration of a hand holding a syringe in an upright position, with an arrow indicating upward and downward movement.

Step 2

Hold the syringe in place and turn the bottle upside down. Using your other hand, gently pull-down the syringe plunger to the required dosage (either 2.5 ml or 5 ml).

A syringe with visible measurement markings is being inserted into a vial containing liquid. A downward arrow illustrates the action of drawing the liquid into the syringe, representing a common step in medical preparation

Step 3

Turn the bottle the right way up, then remove the syringe by holding onto the bottle and twisting out gently.

Place the syringe inside the child's mouth against the cheek and press the plunger slowly to release the medicine.

After use, the reducer plug should remain in the neck of the bottle. Wipe the top clean and rinse the cap before replacing. Wash the syringe by drawing the plunger in and out in soapy water several times. Then rinse the syringe in clean water in the same way.

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