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Paracetamol 250 mg given 6ml for 9.1 kg
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I have given 250mg paracetamol syrup to my son 9.1kg for every 6 hrs gap 6ml three times mistakenly. Is there any side effect gone happens bcz he is crying lot.
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It is clear that the paracetamol dose give was almost double the prescribed the dose. It is ideally safe to go to nearest hospital and get blood paracetamol levels as soon as possible. If high can consider some antidote medicine. Since paracetamol overdose can affect the liver very badly it is always good to be cautious regarding overdose
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Hello, I understand your concern
Your child received nearly 2x per dose, and ~1.5–2x the safe total daily dose. Still below the toxicity threshold (typically >150 mg/kg in a single dose), but not safe.
Excessive crying may be due to:
Stomach irritation / pain
Early toxicity signs (rare at this dose)
Unrelated cause (teething, ear pain, etc.)
Next Steps
Do not give any more paracetamol for at least 12–24 hours
Watch for warning signs:
• Persistent vomiting
• Abdominal pain, swelling
• Lethargy or refusal to feed
• Yellowish skin/eyes (rare early on)
Encourage fluids – small frequent sips
If crying persists >1 hour, or signs above develop → consult hospital immediately
Health Tips
Use Paracetamol 250 mg/5 mL syrup
Dose: 2.5–3 mL every 6–8 hours (Max 4 times/day)
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