What pain medication for 6 year old?

[lyssie29]

My daughter is 6.5 but the liquid paracetamol I get from Wilko only goes up to 6 year old what can I get for her now? I've seen nurofen and Calpol for 6 plus but I get the cheaper brands and I cant see any for older kids. I don't think she'd swallow a tablet. Obviously I can still use the stuff I've got for now but will it be strong enough.

Boots sell own brand 6+ paracetamol for £2.65

Morrison's do one too.

This link explains dosages for different ages. Your daughter would be fine having 10ml of baby paracetamol - it's almost the same dose as 5ml of 6+

www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-children/

I used Calpol melts for my kids. Great invention. They come in strawberry or orange. Just pop in the tongue and they melt.
I know they are branded but I only give them when necessary obviously so they lasted a while.

i think anything that is effective. As child gets over, possibly no drugs indiicated. ````````````````````````

All the very best. Nothing lasts forever,

For you,, I understand why you feel as you do.- i did a lot 'Teemage Stuff'' which was not approved of.

I hope and feel sure you do too.Many remember what it was like when we were teens..

Very good luck to you.

much love,x

You can still give her the wilko one..ask a pharmacist how to measure up the dose and what maximum would be for her age and weight