ALGOPEDOL SUCROSE 24 % Oral solution paediatric use 5Single-dose units/2ml

VIDAL
Parapharmacy
Update of 07/05/2026

ALGOPEDOL^®

Forms and presentations 

Food intended for special medical purposes, oral solution:  Unit-doses of 2 mL, box of 5 (ACL 3401020668596).

Composition 

Distilled water, sucrose 24 %.

PROPERTIES and USE 

Algopedol is an oral solution of sucrose at 24 % for pediatric use, without preservative, not for injection.

In newborns and infants up to 4 months, Algopedol, combined with sucking, helps manage pain associated with unpleasant or uncomfortable procedures such as:

• blood sampling;
  
• blood glucose measurement;
  
• vaccination by injection;
  
• removal of dressings and adhesives;
  
• certain washings, weighing;
  
• uncomfortable X-rays.
  

Combined with sucking, Algopedol may be administered before a venous or capillary blood sampling for blood glucose, as the results will not be altered due to the small quantity of sugar absorbed and the short time between its use and the sampling.

Contraindications 

• Esophageal atresia.
  
• Tracheoesophageal fistula.
  
• Necrotizing enterocolitis.
  
• Inability to swallow.
  
• Fructose intolerance.
  

Do not inject.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 

Detach and open the Algopedol unit-dose by twisting the cap.
Two minutes before the procedure, slowly place the solution drop by drop on the front of the tongue of the newborn or infant. Immediately put the child to suckle and maintain sucking for the duration of the procedure.
Administration may be repeated if needed 4 times every 24 hours in premature infants, and 6 to 8 times every 24 hours in full-term newborns, without loss of effect.

Precautions for use 

Use with caution in cases of swallowing disorders, cardiorespiratory instability, or other major digestive disease requiring fasting.

Algopedol oral solution must always be administered under medical supervision. It must not be used as the sole source of nutrition and must not replace a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle.

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

STORAGE CONDITIONS 

Store away from heat (below 25 °C).
Any opened single-dose container must be used within 8 hours of opening. If needed, the single-dose container may be re-capped immediately after use, using its cap, and remains usable for the same newborn for 8 hours at room temperature.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 

Manufacturer: Pedco Pharma, Natura building 1, 1200, avenue Maurice-Donat, 06250 Mougins.
Distributed in France by: Laboratoires Crinex.

Laboratoires CRINEX
1 bis, rue René-Anjolvy. 94250 Gentilly
Tel: 01 42 53 28 51