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What should be the dosage of Calpol for 10 yr old boy? Should it be 5ml or 10ml? He is having fever up to 102 degrees
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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult.  Depends on weight of child. Considering weight as 30-40 kg you may give  (paracetamol  250 mg/5ml ) --- 7.5 ml as dose.
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