What Is The Ideal Dosage Of Paracetamol For Infants?

Posted on Wed, 20 Jan 2016

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Wed, 20 Jan 2016 Answered on

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Question : Each ml contains 125mg... n my babybis 14 months old n her weight is 8kg.. so what is the dose of paracetamol

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (38 minutes later)

Brief answer....explained below
Detailed answer...
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
The dose of paracetamol in children is 15 mg per kg per dose and can be given every 6 hours.
So the dose in your child becomes 120 mg every six hourly.
Since 1 ml contains 125 mg ,you can give 1 ml every 6 hours to your child.
I hope it helps,however you are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (37 minutes later)

Actually i ve given 2.6ml of paracetamol to baby.. is ther any problem. Please answer my quarry

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (29 minutes later)

Hello,
Although dose given is definitely high but in general it doesn't result in any harm.
Look for any signs of vomiting or pain abdomen or discomfort to the child.
In case you find him uncomfortable then go to hospital otherwise just wait and watch.
Give your child milk to drink as it would neutralise the acidic effect of paracetamol.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar