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I have a child of 2.5 yrs and having fever today since morning. What can be the right dosage of paracetamol for a kid of 2.5 yrs wih weight 12 to 15 kg
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125 mg paracetamol 5 ml three times a day
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Hi paracetamol (125 mg) 5-6 ml 6 hrly if fever > 99.4 deg F
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