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Suggest Dosage Of Calpol For Fever In An Infant

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Posted on Thu, 4 Jan 2024
Question: What should be dosage for Calpol drops for my 19 months old daughter and also if you can give me exact drug name for toddlers Calpol.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Paracetamol at 15 mg/kg per dose

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.

Calpol contains paracetamol drug which is used for fever.
Paracetamol is given in dosage of 15 mg/kg per dose.
Calpol drops contain Paracetamol 100 mg in 1 ml. So, you have to calculate dosage according to weight.
Other trade names are T98 drops, crocin drops.
I hope this will help you.
Take care.
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Suggest Dosage Of Calpol For Fever In An Infant

Brief Answer: Paracetamol at 15 mg/kg per dose Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM. Calpol contains paracetamol drug which is used for fever. Paracetamol is given in dosage of 15 mg/kg per dose. Calpol drops contain Paracetamol 100 mg in 1 ml. So, you have to calculate dosage according to weight. Other trade names are T98 drops, crocin drops. I hope this will help you. Take care.