Calpol for toothache

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Asked for Male, 8 Years

My son has toothache. He says his gums are hurting. Can I give him half tablet of calpol 500? Is that safe for pain?

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Dr. K.S Thamizhselvi

Dentist for Patients with Special Needs 16 yrs exp Chennai

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Hello, You can give him calpol 250mg suspension. But you also visit a dentist and get it treated . Self medicating for long time is not advisable . And the pain may also reduce the feeding capacity of the child and weakness my develop.

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Dr. Hiral Gandhi

Pediatric Dentist 10 yrs exp Mumbai

Hi! Any medication for kids is given according to their weight. However calPol 250mg suspension should suffice if he is average built.

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Injudicious use of any medication is harmful

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Dr. Charmi Shah

Dentist 15 yrs exp Mumbai

It is advisable to visit a dentist for consultation and proceed with necessary treatment as delay in treatment can also hamper health of other teeth.

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I suggest to give your son the medicines prescribed by your dentist once he has been examined thoroughly

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Dr. Amulya Dhari Singh Dentist 4 yrs exp Patna · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amulya Dhari Singh

Dentist 4 yrs exp Patna

Yes.. u may give him half a tab of calpol 500mg...it will be effective...

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