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What Is The Dose Of Calpol Acetaminophen For 3 Year Old?
I have a 3 Yr old who weighs about 16 kg. I have a pack of calpol acetaminophen oral suspension with dosage instructions on the pack that says 10-15 mg/kg/dose about 3-4 times per day. I am not sure how to interpret this in ml for her during fever.how much should I give her in a single dose?
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Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Acetominophen is given 10 mg/kg every 8 hours.
So , for your child the dosage is 160 mg every eight hour.
If the suspension is 120 mg /5 ml the dosage in ml is 6.6 ml.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Acetominophen is given 10 mg/kg every 8 hours.
So , for your child the dosage is 160 mg every eight hour.
If the suspension is 120 mg /5 ml the dosage in ml is 6.6 ml.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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