Dozol Oral Solution is a sugar-free, oral solution containing Paracetamol 120mg and Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 12.5mg per 5ml. It is indicated for children aged over 2 years for the relief of teething pain, aches and pains, feverishness, irritability associated with injections or fever, and sleeplessness associated with these conditions.
The combination provides the analgesic and antipyretic effects of paracetamol together with the sedating antihistamine action of diphenhydramine. Dozol is intended for short-term use and is not recommended for routine use.
Key Benefits
- Contains Paracetamol 120mg/5ml
- Contains Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 12.5mg/5ml
- Helps relieve teething pain
- Provides relief from aches and pains
- Helps reduce fever and high temperature
- Helps relieve irritability associated with injections or feverishness
- Can relieve sleeplessness associated with the stated painful or feverish conditions
- Suitable for children over 2 years, subject to appropriate dosing
- Sugar-free formulation
- Supplied as an easy-to-administer oral liquid
- Pharmacy-only medicine in Ireland
Key Ingredients
- Paracetamol 120mg/5ml – An analgesic and antipyretic that helps relieve pain and reduce fever.
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 12.5mg/5ml – A sedating antihistamine used as part of the combination for children experiencing sleeplessness associated with the indicated painful or feverish conditions.
How to Use
- Take by mouth only. Use the supplied oral syringe to measure the dose accurately.
- Children aged 2–6 years: Give 5–10ml, 3–4 times daily.
- Children over 6 years: Give 10–20ml, 3 times daily, or as directed by a doctor.
- Leave at least 6 hours between doses and do not give more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period.
- Do not give to children under 2 years.
- Intended for short-term use only and not recommended for routine use.
Ingredients
Each 5ml contains: Paracetamol 120mg, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 12.5mg.
Other ingredients include macrogol 4000, glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol liquid (E420), maltitol liquid (E965), neohesperidin dihydrochalcone, saccharin sodium, ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (E214), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), annatto extract, Ponceau 4R (E124) and purified water.
Suitable For
Suitable for children over 2 years of age for short-term relief of teething pain, aches and pains, feverishness, irritability associated with injections or fever, and sleeplessness associated with these conditions. Not recommended for routine use and should not be used simply as a general sleep aid.
Pack Information
- Pack size: 100ml
- Active ingredients: Paracetamol 120mg/5ml & Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 12.5mg/5ml
- Dosage form: Oral solution
- Formulation: Sugar-free
- Suitable age: Over 2 years
- Irish licence: PA1721/005/001
- Licence holder: Phoenix Healthcare Ltd
- Supply status: Non-prescription, pharmacy only
Patient Information Leaflet
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Warnings
- Do not give to children under 2 years of age.
- Contains paracetamol. Do not give with any other paracetamol-containing medicine.
- Do not use alongside another medicine containing diphenhydramine or another antihistamine unless specifically advised by a healthcare professional.
- Do not give if the child has epilepsy, porphyria, or hereditary fructose intolerance.
- Do not give if the child is taking or has taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the previous 14 days.
- Diphenhydramine can cause drowsiness. Dozol should only be used for sleeplessness when associated with the indicated conditions — it should not be used routinely to make a child sleep.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.
- In the event of a suspected paracetamol overdose, seek immediate medical attention even if the child appears well — serious liver damage can occur.
Always read the current Patient Information Leaflet and product packaging before use.