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Tablet instead of syrup

2022-07-09 19:39:45
My son is having fever and cough. He is 5,years 10months. He is prescribed with calpal syrup 7ml. But he is not talking syrup. He is fine with taking tablet. Can you let me know paracetamol tablet for this dosage?
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Hello ma'am You can give p250 half or 500 mg 1/4 th tablet for him for fever three times a day If fever persists then consult nearby paediatrician Instagram heal_newlife

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