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2 month baby paracetamol dosage
Today I had a 6th week vaccination for my son . He was behaving well till 8pm and he started crying and asking for feed every 30 minutes .
His weight is 4.7 now .
In govt they gave 150mg paracetamol syrup. How much should I give to him? I am giving 0.3ml for evey 6 hours
Can I give it within 4 hours ?
And also please let me know if this can be continued for another day if fever persists
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Yes 0.3ml is adequate dose, but no need to give it 6th or 4th hrly if he doesn’t have pain or fever.. u can use it nly if he has fever
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give 0.3 ml if fever
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
0.3 ml can be given whenever there is fever .
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