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How much Paracetamol dosage to be given to a 18 month old baby girl? She is not eating well. Fell sick in the evening today....fever day 1
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Paracetamol dose depends on weight of the child. 10-15mg/kg/dose 6th hourly is the dose.
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if the child is not eating and fever is persisting-consult pediatrician
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monitor urine output
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Dose of the paracetamol- 15mg/kg/dose
Paracetamol used as antipyretic it subsides fever but the child should be observed for the signs of infection like sick look, conjunctival congestion, decreased acceptance of feeds and any other symptoms
If the child is having any symptoms kindly go with the investigations for starting antibiotics.
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Investigations to be done
CBP
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give paracetamol
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Dr. Ajit Bhandarge
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Jalna
Depends upon paracetamol concentration is it syrup or drop and weight of child.
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kindly consult
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
250mg, 3ml
If weight around 9kg
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Dr. Mounica Gudavalli
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Dose of paracetamol is 15 mg/kg/dose , can give every 6 hourly ,depends on concentration you are using ..
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If baby is lethargic , decreased urine output and fevers not getting subsided after giving paracetamol, consult near by paediatrician.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Give syrup Calpol 250 3ml every 6th hourly if fever present
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Dr. Richa Singh Rajawat
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Noida
Depends on the concentration of paracetamol syrup.
Give 15 mg/ kg / dose paracetamol.
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