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What Is The Dosage Of Paracetamol For Fever In An Infant?
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Sun, 26 Jul 2015
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Sun, 26 Jul 2015
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Question : my baby is 20month old & has fever102 &recurring at every 5hrs, i have given paracetamlo onc ,what is the dose if i repeat it at every 5hrs
Brief Answer:
If 120 mg/5 ml, give 6 ml 4 times a day
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
The dose for your 20 month old child will be 6 ml every 5-6 hrs (not to exceed 4 times a day). This is the dose if the paracetamol suspension is of the concentration of 120 mg/5ml.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
If 120 mg/5 ml, give 6 ml 4 times a day
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.
The dose for your 20 month old child will be 6 ml every 5-6 hrs (not to exceed 4 times a day). This is the dose if the paracetamol suspension is of the concentration of 120 mg/5ml.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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