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Paracetamol for baby
Hello my baby is 11 months old and how many drops are should be provided to my baby when he has high temperature paracetamol also he is 8.720kg in weight is that normal for his age
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Give paracetamol at 130mg per dose for 3 times a day
Give it only if a recorded temperature is more than 100F ( use a thermometer for the same)
Repeat dose can be given if vomiting occurs immediately after dose given
Next Steps
keep a track of the weight to increase the dosage as and when required
Health Tips
never give it more than 3 times a day and the mentioned dosage
if fever spikes are requiring the more dosages, better to be taken to the hospital
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