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What Is The Dosage Of Paracetamol For Fever In An Infant?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Aug 2015
Question: my baby is 20month old & has fever102 &recurring at every 5hrs, i have given paracetamlo onc ,what is the dose if i repeat it at every 5hrs
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
If 120 mg/5 ml, give 6 ml 4 times a day

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your query.

The dose for your 20 month old child will be 6 ml every 5-6 hrs (not to exceed 4 times a day). This is the dose if the paracetamol suspension is of the concentration of 120 mg/5ml.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Dr Vaishalee
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What Is The Dosage Of Paracetamol For Fever In An Infant?

Brief Answer: If 120 mg/5 ml, give 6 ml 4 times a day Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks for your query. The dose for your 20 month old child will be 6 ml every 5-6 hrs (not to exceed 4 times a day). This is the dose if the paracetamol suspension is of the concentration of 120 mg/5ml. Let me know if I can assist you further. Dr Vaishalee