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Is Calpol Safe To Take For A 6 Year Old Child?
Hi there. Please can you advise me. My son is six years old I gave my son 10ml of calpol at 11pm. I think he may have also had 10ml at approximately 9pm. It was calpol (for age 2+ months) NOT calpol 6+. Is this safe, or should I seek medical advice. There should be four hours between doses. Thank you so much for your advice. Ashley
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
Hello and thanks for writing in.
Calpol contains paracetamol.i think what you have given is 125 mg of paracetamol.
I don't think you have to worry too much.just keep a watch on temperature.
Take care
Regards
Dr. Shesh
Calpol contains paracetamol.i think what you have given is 125 mg of paracetamol.
I don't think you have to worry too much.just keep a watch on temperature.
Take care
Regards
Dr. Shesh
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