Paracetamol dosing Flashcards by Simon Evans

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Calpol infant strength

A

120mg/5ml

1 month- 5 years

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Calpol six plus

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250mg/5ml

6-16

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1-2 months paracetamol dose and frequency

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30-60mg TDS

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3-5 months paracetamol dose and frequency

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60mg QDS

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6-23 months paracetamol dose and frequency

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120mg QDS

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2-3 years paracetamol dose and frequency

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180mg QDS

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4-5 years paracetamol dose and frequency

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240mg QDS

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6-7 years paracetamol dose and frequency

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250mg QDS

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8-9 years paracetamol dose and frequency

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375mg QDS

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10-11 years paracetamol dose and frequency

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500mg QDS

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12-15 years paracetamol dose and frequency

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750mg QDS

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16+ paracetamol dose and frequency

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1g QDS

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Way to remember doses in children for paracetamol

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Calpol infant - increases by 60mg per age range

Calpol six plus- Start at 250mg QDS and goes up by 125mg each age range

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