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CALPOL...HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH?

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gillythekid · 27/04/2009 15:20

9 month old DS been teething for weeks, bottom 2 through without too much bother but top 2 are causing him soooooo much pain. I've been giving him a dose of calpol almost every night for a few weeks now, not the full dose, which is up to 5ml 3x daily, but just 2.5-4ml at night. Am I misusing this? HV thinks it's ok but other people say it's too much. Using teething powders too but he really needs the pain relief.

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BakewellTarts · 27/04/2009 15:23

As long as you don't exceed the dose stated on the bottle for the age I would have thought you were OK. After all you will stop using it when his teeth are through...hope its soon.

Blu · 27/04/2009 15:25

I have no idea about 9mo, but DS took the full recommended dose of paracetamol (Calpol) for over 6 months, and all the medical staff said it was fine.

Keep checking with your HV.

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