Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Ibugesic plus dose
Hi, my baby got his 14th week vaccination at 11:30 am today. After that I gave him inugesic plus 2.5 ml. His weight is 5.5 kg. Is this dose is high for a 3.5 months old baby weighing 5.5 kg? please suggest appropriate dose. Thanks
Answers (8)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Ideal is to use plain paracetamol only if fever
Health Tips
Cold compress at injection site if pain present
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+181
Dr. Amit Shukla
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Lucknow
I understand that you’re going through a tough time, and I want to help in any way I can. I know that taking care of a child can be overwhelming, and I’m here to listen and provide support. I would be happy to help you find a pediatrician who can provide the care you and your child need. Please let me know if you’d like to schedule an appointment with DrAmit Shukla on Practo
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Amit P Ghawade
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
Hi
Kindly do consult physically at hospital today with Paediatrician for clinical examination and dosage
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Malika Yadav
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Please use plain paracetamol for fever and do cold fomentation at the injection site for pain or swelling
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Vadodara
2.5ml it is
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give 3 ml
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Praful Gowda
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
No need to medicate unnecessarily if there is no fever. And that too ibugesic is not required, plain paracetamol is sufficient.
Health Tips
Always check the concentration of the syrup that you are using, as in how much mg in how much ml. 2.5 ml syrup means different for different concentrations.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Javvaji Chaitanya Kumar
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Wardha
Give 3 ml per dose. Can be given upto 3 times a day.
Next Steps
Give appropriate dose. Kindly consult the pediatrician for appropriate treatment next time.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.