Paracetamol Dose in Children

PARACETAMOL DOSE IN CHILDREN

I feel the child is in pain I was feeling miserable paracetamol is the medicine that can help them feel better but giving too much can be a bit dangerous my name is Ashwin  and I'm going to be sharing some helpful tips on how to use paracetamol safely paracetamol can be given to children and babies over three months old but if your baby is under three months take them to the doctor first before giving them paracetamol it can be given if your child needs pain relief or an ear infection or a headache or if they're feeling miserable but it doesn't need to be given if they have a mild fever fever is your body's way of fighting an inflation just a fever alone doesn't need to be treated and if your child is giving a vaccination.

 You don't need to give the in paracetamol just in case they feel miserable wait and see if they need it first don't give your child paracetamol for more than two days without seeking medical advice if your child has been really unrolling you're concerned chlorine will take them in to see the doctor paracetamol is available as a liquid or tablets the liquid form is commonly known as PAML it's available in two strengths 120 milligrams and 250 milligrams before giving check that the amount you have is the correct dose for the strength of paracetamol that you paracetamol was found and other medicines you may have bought in the chemist so make sure you know what is in each one so you don't risk accidentally doubling up the medicine in the bottle things to settle at the bottom so before opening mix it well by turning it over and back a few times measure your paracetamol

 Using an olive syringe or a measuring cup just don't use the spoon as it might give you the wrong amount the right dose depends on the strength of paracetamol you are using in the child's weight so before using the paracetamol you need to know your child's weight then check the dosing table or follow the instructions in the prescription bottle keep a record of how much paracetamol you give your child and the time that you've given it as your child grows the dose of paracetamol will be increased based on the child's way so be sure that you are giving the correct dose don't give more than four doses of paracetamol within a 24-hour period and wait at least four hours between each dose and if someone else is caring for your child make sure you know what other medicines they've had and the time that they were given keep all medicines out of sight and reach other children ideally in a lot of time paracetamol doesn't need to be killed so you don't need to keep it in the fridge which children can easily get it also check that it has a child-resistant cap ask your pharmacist about when your child is sick encourage them to rest or play quietly make sure that they are warm but not too hot encourage them to drink its small sips of water regularly use correctly paracetamol is a safe and useful medicine to help your child feel better but too much of this can damage your child's liver so if there's any chance that your child has had too much paracetamol call your doctor or your nurse or the poison center immediately to learn more about common health conditions and medicines