paracetamol calculator

Paracetamol calculator for children

Paracetamol or another name, Acetaminophen, belongs to the group of non-narcotic pain relievers. Used as a mild, moderate and fever-reducing pain reliever. It is available in the medical market under various forms such as: tablets, chewable tablets, capsules, solution, drops, suppositories.
Some brand names for Paracetamol:
PARAMOL, PEDIAMOL, EMIDOL, OMOL, DEFADOL, FEVADOL, CALPOL, PANADOL, REVANIN, PANADREX, ADOL, TYLENOL
The calculator below use the child’s weight to calculate the correct dose of paracetamol to avoid the possibility of overdose caused by inaccurate dosing.
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  • The Paracetamol dose is based on the child’s weight and not their age.
  • Seek medical advice before giving to preterm neonate or term neonates <10 days.
  • Repeat 4 – 6 hourly up to 5 times per day if required. No more than 5 doses in any 24-hour period.
  • Should not be used for more than 5 days for children ≥2 years and 3 days for infants (<2 years) except on medical advice.
  • Should not be used with other paracetamol-containing products.
  • Use only the measuring device provided and don’t use feeding spoon.