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Mistakenly given paracetamol over dose instead of 1 ml given 3ml in one time not given next dose it's completed almost 30 hours still not given next dose is it ok baby is 6 months old and 7 kg weight

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Dont worry, toxic dose is much beyond to the dose which u have mistakenly given... u can now give paracetamol as prescribed if your child has fever. ...  Read More

I went for my baby vaccination of 1 year hepatitis, his weight is 8.9 kg. How much ml of paracetamol to be given if he gets fever? Is 1 ml ok to be given

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For her weight you can give 1 ml per dose. Next dose has to be after 6 hours only. If fever doesnt resolve, max dose of pcm drops is 1.3 ml.per dose ...  Read More

Hello doctors! What's the minimum gap between two doses of calpol for babies. My baby boy age is 9 months. Weight 8.3. I gave him paracetamol at 8 pm now fever came again. 100.7. should I repeat the dose?

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Hi .. minimum gap should be 4-5 hours at least and dose 15mg/kg ! If u had given around 8:00 pm , may give now ! And make sure your child is comfortable at room temp, should not be over covered with c ...  Read More

Sir I given instead of 1ml given 3ml of paracetamol 125mg by mistake(125mg/1ml) and not given next dose still now baby was ok it's completed 18 hours till now is ok or any problem baby weight is 7 kgs 6 months

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There is no need to worry about this now. Watch for vomiting, loose motions, stomach pain or any other symptoms. Please meet a pediatrician for check up if there are any new symptoms. ...  Read More

Hi my baby is 8months old 7.3kg weight she has fever for almost 3days my doctor prescribed me cefpodoxime 2ml for 2times, citrizine(3ml) for 2times and paracetamol syrup 250ml 2ml for 3times all these for 3days As I heard paracetamol drops are good than Syrup it's so confusing now she is okay fever returned to normal but also sometimes temperatures

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Yes it's normla ...  Read More

My child is 18 month old I have taken his vaccination today now he will get fever so I have calpol 120 MG syrup where not mentioned on it for 9 kg baby how much it should given so I want to know how much I should give to my 9 kg weight and baby.

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Greetings For a baby weighing 9 kg, the safe dose of Calpol 120 mg/5 mL suspension is 5 mL. This dose can be given every 4 to 6 hours if a post-vaccination fever develops. Do not give more than 4 dos ...  Read More

How much ml to be given to a 10 month old baby after typhoid vaccination his weight is 8.1 kg? I have given 0.5 ml

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Paracetamol drops 1-1.2 ml...6hrly if required ...  Read More

I took overall 6200 mg of pcm including 650 mg tablets and one iv within a span of 48 hours...is it safe...I have not taken it since yesterday evening as I feel fine ..was having viral fever..my body weight is 55 kg

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It’s ok High doses can affect the liver If you have any doubt check sgpt ...  Read More

Hello sir/ma'am.My baby is 4months old and weight is 6kg.So how much paracetamol I can give to her ???I gave 0.5ml first dose but pain is not reduced so how much I can give at 2nd dose.

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Hello! Give calpol drops 100 mg - 1 ml evry 6 th hrly ...  Read More

My baby is 6 moth old withh weight 7kg. He has cold, cough and fever. Doctor gave Maxtra p oral drops to him for fever and cold. Also gave mucolite, and antibiotic and nebulizer. After giving Maxtra p his fever reduce little but after 2 hr of dose again fever starts increasing so after 4 hr of dose i gave him calpol 100 drops of 0.7 ml but same pat

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Give a gap of 5-6 hours between calpol dose If in this gap fever occurs continue tepid sponging ...  Read More

Last Sunday my 16 month old baby and weight 10.3 kg took the 16 month vaccine after vaccination He has had suffered from high fever 101 to 102.5°F . So i have to give paracetamol 250 mg/5 ml magadol syrup in every 4 hours for 6 times . This is for 1 day only . Is it excessive high dose ? I feel very scared now . Is that harmful for his liver?

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Greetings You can give 3 ml every 4-6 th hourly. And do sponging to reduce the temperature ...  Read More

My baby girl is 6bweeks old and received vaccination today,for fever and pain I am using calpal 100mg,her weight is 4.5 kg as per instructions on the medicine I have given 0.5 ml in the afternoon and now the temp is 99.5 shall I give one more dose,how many dose can I give per day

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Hi You can give upto 4 doses in a day, not more than that. Dose is 0.6 ml as required. ...  Read More

My son was admitted in hospital due to vomiting and dehydration after eating outside food, but was accidentally given paracetamol overdose for fever. Should I go for a blood test again or what to do, please suggest. Child age: 2.8 years Weight: 12 kg Dose taken: 800 mg paracetamol Time since overdose: ~100+ hours LFT done at 18 hours: normal Curren

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Usual toxic dose for paracetamol poisoning is >150mg/kg and half life of paracetamol is around 4hrs. Since he has taken around 65mg/kg and it’s been 100hrs and he is asymptomatic with normal liver enz ...  Read More

Hi I have given 250mg paracetamol syrup to my son 9.1kg for every 6 hrs gap 6ml three times mistakenly. Is there any side effect gone happens bcz he is crying lot.

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Hello, I understand your concern Your child received nearly 2x per dose, and ~1.5–2x the safe total daily dose. Still below the toxicity threshold (typically >150 mg/kg in a single dose), but not sa ...  Read More

Dear doctor Why m i having back pain after taking paracetamol 500 MG ...why is paracetamol cause of back pain ???

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May not be back pain but gas causing back pain .. paracetamol if taken without antacids in morning can casuse NSAID induced gastritis that can cause referred pain to back ...  Read More

How much dose of Albendazole can be given to a child of 6 years and having weight og 20 kg and at what time to be given??

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You need to use 10ml ie the full bottle of Albendazole containing total 400mg He can also be given a chewable tablet of the same Give it at bedtime after dinner. If he passes worms please consult wit ...  Read More

Hello doctors, my baby is 2.5 months her weight is 4.900kg, Monday morning she is vaccinated,doctor give for fever paracetamol ip 100 mg,today morning she had fever by mistaken I give her 0.8ml paracetamol drop doctor suggest only 10drops ,my baby vomiting 2 times in small amount,after morning till 9 hours I am not give her paracetamol, please give

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It is for 5.3kg baby so not that high ...  Read More

Toddler is 22 month old...we mistakingly given him high dose of paracetamol 900mg at a time today morning...now we realise our mistake..what to do now... toddler is drowsy...

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Need to rush to the hospital ...  Read More

Hello doctor...my baby is 1.5 yr old...sorry to say ...Yesterday he had fever and I gave him 5ml dose of paracetamol twice. I did not know that I had to give 2.5 ml... could the baby have any problem?

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No problem with one dose From next onward give 2.5 ml ...  Read More

Can I take paracetamol tablet after drinking ors I mean after one hour of drinking ors. And night I didn't had any food except ors

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Can take if considered for once ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My son's age is 1 year 11 months. Yesterday night he got fever 100.5 °F around 12' o clock. Gave paracetamol p 250 - 3 ml. After 1 st dose fever reduced like no there's no fever. But gave 2nd dose after 6 hours - 3ml. Now my question is: fever got reduced. Should I give paracetamol today as well like another 3 doses with 6 hrs g

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Greetings you can give paracetamol as sos whenever temperature more than 99.5f ...  Read More

My son is 6 months old, weight 7.8 kg. He is having fever 100 F and is repeating. How much paracetamol should I give? What is the dosage for his age/weight?

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Give p120 5ml if fever more than 100, if fever is more than 3-4 times in a day consult nearby physician ...  Read More

My son is a full term baby and weighs more than 8kg. He is on formula milk ENFAMIL stage -1 . For vitamin D, i am giving ULTR D3 of meyer organics (1ml) morning and evening ; and for iron i am giving TASIRON of inzpera (.5ml) three times a day. What dose should I continue as he is going to turn 6 months of age in a week ? How long should I contin

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Vitamin D 1ml per day x 1 yr age iron, not needed, only if iron deficiency anemia present. Multivitamin drops 1ml twice a day, x. 1 year age paracetamol sos. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, Today went for vaccine and we brought 120 MG Paracetamol let me know how much dosage we should give for 5.5 kg baby.

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Hello ! Syp p 120 - 3.5 ml ...  Read More

Given overdose of paracetamol pediatrics oral suspension drops of 150 mg/ml to 2 month old and approx 4 kg baby by mistake. Its almost 20 hrs and baby is sleeping. She is waking up only for milk and then after having milk again she is sleeping. Is it a cause of concern or normal. Is she feeling sleepy bcz of overdose. Will it cause any harm.

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Greetings how many dose was given any vomiting or irritable cry if no,, no need to worry ...  Read More

Paracetamol can be taken empty stomach Now I am not going to eat anything And I had my lunch before 2 hours Can I take now paracetamol?

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Better to take after food. At least along with a glass of milk. ...  Read More

Hii my wife took 500mg paracetamol twice by mistake is there any side affect or over dose of it, kindly tell??

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Nothing happens. Donot repeat the dose in next 12 hrs ...  Read More

Hi Doctor I'm just wondering is it safe to take paracetamol everyday? Thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

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No ...  Read More

Instead of 1 ml i am given 3ml of paracetamol 125mg/1ml It's completed 24 hours. And also I am not given the next dose Also, the baby is now 6 months old and 7 kg is it ok or any problem plz give reply

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Weight gain is very good. No need to worry after the dose of paracetamol..hydrate the child well ...  Read More

We have given 6ml of P-500mg paracetamol to 7 year old child 6 times in 48 hours instead of 3ml dose. Will it effect health of child and need to take any further check up?.

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Please opt for video consultation. Need to know the weight of your child to know if it's toxicity ...  Read More

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