How much mL paracetamol can I give my child?
A 5ml dose contains 120mg of paracetamol. Six plus syrup is for children aged 6 years and older. A 5ml dose contains 250mg of paracetamol….Six plus syrup: 250mg/5ml.
| Age | How much? | How often? |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 years | 5ml | Max 4 times in 24 hours |
| 8 to 10 years | 7.5ml | Max 4 times in 24 hours |
| 10 to 12 years | 10ml | Max 4 times in 24 hours |
How do you give paracetamol IV?
Administration: Infuse undiluted over 15 minutes. Optional dilution before use: Diluted to 1mg/mL with Glucose 5% or Sodium chloride 0.9%. Infuse within 1 hour of preparation. Higher than recommended doses can cause serious liver damage.
How much paracetamol can a 20kg child have?
| Paracetamol dosing chart | ||
|---|---|---|
| 15 kg | 9 mL | 4.5 mL |
| 18 kg | 11 mL | 5 mL |
| 20 kg | 12 mL | 6 mL |
| 25 kg | 15 mL | 7.5 mL |
How do you give paracetamol to a child?
The usual dose of paracetamol for children is 10-15 mg per kilogram of weight. In other words, if a child weighs 20 kg it should have 10-15mg x 20, which is 200-300 mg. This dose can be taken once every 4 to 6 hours, up to 4 times in 24 hours if needed.
When should I give my child paracetamol for fever?
When it comes to medication, you can give paracetamol (acetaminophen) to babies from 3 months old, and ibuprofen from 6 months. You should definitely offer more fluids to your child as they are more likely to become dehydrated when experiencing a fever.
How effective is IV paracetamol?
The literature suggests that IV paracetamol is as effective as morphine at providing analgesia to a variety of conditions. There is also a general reduced incidence of adverse reactions for IV paracetamol than IV morphine.
Can children take paracetamol?
Paracetamol 500mg Tablets should not be given to children under 10 years of age. If you take more paracetamol than you should: Talk to a doctor at once if you take too much of this medicine even if you feel well. This is because too much paracetamol can cause delayed, serious liver damage.
How much paracetamol can a 21 kg child have?
How much is 12 kg of paracetamol?
| Paracetamol dosing chart | ||
|---|---|---|
| 13 kg | 8 mL | 4 mL |
| 15 kg | 9 mL | 4.5 mL |
| 18 kg | 11 mL | 5 mL |
| 20 kg | 12 mL | 6 mL |
Can I crush paracetamol for my child?
Do not crush or chew extended-release tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split the tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so.
What is the pharmacokinetics of intravenous paracetamol in children?
Pediatric intravenous paracetamol (propacetamol) pharmacokinetics: a population analysis A mean paracetamol serum concentration of 10 mg x l(-1) is achieved in children 2-15 years given a standard dose of propacetamol 30 mg x kg(-1) 6 h.
How much paracetamol can I give my Child?
The oral dose of paracetamol for children aged 1 month to 18 years is: 15 mg/kg per dose, to a maximum of 1 g per dose, every four to six hours, with a maximum of 60 mg/kg daily, without exceeding 4 g daily For further information on paracetamol dosing, refer to the New Zealand Formulary for Children: www.nzfchildren.org.nz/nzf_2439
Can paracetamol cause liver failure in children?
Errors in paracetamol dosing is the leading cause of paediatric acute liver failure in New Zealand Paracetamol is dosed in milligrams per kilogram of body weight, rather than by age; the dose should be calculated in children using actual body weight, without exceeding the adult dose
How should I measure the dose of paracetamol?
The paracetamol dose should be prescribed as accurately as possible, however, in practice increments of 0.5 mL are often used. Caregivers should be strongly encouraged to use a syringe to measure the dose. Measuring cups are suitable for dose volumes over 10 mL.