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Started mild fever
My son has fever. Is it ok to give 4ml of Sumol DS to1.5 year old, around 9kgs. Also please let me know how to calculate the dosage according to the weight.
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2.5 ml only , Dnt go by own
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Hello mam/ sir
2.5 ml is sufficient for 9 kgs
Dosage is different for different bottle of paracetamol so I suggest if you would consult any Peadiatrician before giving medications to your baby
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
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Greetings u can give 2.5 ml every 6 th hourly
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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4 yrs exp
Pune
2.5 ml if temperature more than 99.5 f.
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
2.5 ml only, if body temperature is above 99.5 degree fahrenheit
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