About paracetamol

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About paracetamol

Asked for Female, 26 Years

Hello docter need help... As right now I don't have pediatrics paracetamol syrup... And my 3 year old kid have fever and cold . So I give her 1/4th of despersible paracetamol once... Is there nay difference between pediatrics paracetamol and adult paracetamol??? Yesterday I purchase pediatrics paracetamol..

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Dr. Maheshwari Indraneel Jadhav

Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Kolhapur

Wat s her weight Would be 12 to 15 kg. The for her would be 180 to 220mg U can give 1/3rd Medi9

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Dr. Indira Sahajwalla Pediatrician 59 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Indira Sahajwalla

Pediatrician 59 yrs exp Mumbai

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paracetamol comes in syrup in two strengths, one 125mg /5ml and other in250mg /5ml of syrups. Dose of paracetamol is 15ml per Kg per dose you can calculate. it. Please don't over dose. Less the dose it is better so long it serves the purpose

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