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How much dose of calpol can be given to 2 months old baby for mild fever since morning.I have 120 mg calpol, what should be the dose for 2 months (quantity) between 6 hrs?
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It should be 2.5 ml every 6 hrs for Syp Calpol which has 120mg per 5 ml
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Assuming current weight of 5 kg Dose of Syrup Calpol (5ml-120mg) dosage will be 2.5ml .
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Best to measure weight while carrying baby on digital weighing machine.Then subtract your weight. Post correct current weight
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Maintain temperature charting , if fever persists beyond 24 to 48 hours consult with your Peadiatrician SOS
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Dosage depends on the weight of the child, if v assume your baby is 4 kgs now ,60 mg of paracetamol that is 10 drops of calpol drops what u hav can be given every 4 th hrly also.
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