How much Calpol is too much for a 6 month old?

[milkmonster]

My 6 month old's just got over mild Chicken Pox a couple of weeks ago caught from his 2.5 year old sister.

Then we had mild Carbon Monoxide poisoning after a leak from our woodburner so he's had a chesty cough for weeks

now he's got a very snuffly, mucus-y common cold on top of it which is affecting his breastfeeding slightly as he's only feeding for 5-10 mins every couple of hours, though plenty of wet nappies (just no poops).

He's also teething badly.

So, I'm dosing him with Calpol or own brand equivalents one 5ml spoonful about twice-three times a day, plus he has a little on his teether 3- 4 times a day.

This stuff really does knock him for six and he's getting increasingly lethargic, those he's still alert and responsive in the brief respite when the teething pain abates, but does anyone know if this is too much medicine? NHS Direct is too long-winded.

Thanks guys

Calpol as someone suggested earlier is an unofficial generic term amongst parents for medicines to bring down temps.

I would give up but I feel sorry for the baby.

You are being arsey because you are being rude to people trying to help you and not seeming to grasp the seriousness of what you are doing to your baby.

If not paracetamol then what are you giving him?

I'm confused by this thread

*your

"There's NO PARACETOMOL in any of the products I'm using"

so when you said in your OP you were giving calpol and own brand equivalents, you were actually not stating fact?
Anything else about your OP that you want to amend?

please can you clarify what medicines , generic or not, you are givng?

LadyintheRadiator Not all own brand equivilents contain paracetamol, actually.

OP what question are you asking? What medicine is it that you're worried you're giving too much of?

What is the title of the medicine you are using?

you and not seeming to grasp the seriousness of what you are doing to your baby.

Good grief, clear your ear wax out! The dosage is UNDER the advice, it's not Calpol, there's no paracetomol, there's no Fever, stop scaremongering!

Then they aren't equivalents!!! They are something else!!!

yes, some contain ibuprofen

using paracetomal or ibuprofen medicines for more than a few days without seeking further medical advice/help is advised against on the bottle

and why mention calpol, in your OP and title , if you weren't giving it>

how can people answer properly?

LedodgyChristmasjumper Sorry I'm only going to promote brand names if I'm paid to. I'm asking for views on similar symptoms.

Is there another adult there with you and your children?

'So, I'm dosing him with Calpol or own brand equivalents one 5ml spoonful about twice-three times a day, plus he has a little on his teether 3- 4 times a day.

This stuff really does knock him for six and he's getting increasingly lethargic, those he's still alert and responsive in the brief respite when the teething pain abates, but does anyone know if this is too much medicine? NHS Direct is too long-winded.'

If you read this milk monster what would you think?

You have mentioned calpol and equivilent.
You have asked if it is too much medicine.

if he has no fever, what are you doisng with??

please can you clarify what medicines you are giving??

why mention calpol and then get arsey when people respond, based on using that brand name ?>

FFS you said CALPOL in your title.

This is from your OP

:

'So, I'm dosing him with Calpol or own brand equivalents one 5ml spoonful about twice-three times a day, plus he has a little on his teether 3- 4 times a day.'

What own brand equivalent to Calpol does not contain paracetamol, given that Calpol is paracetamol in suspension?

You need to take yourself and your baby to the doctor.

milmonster, please can you answer ??

and why are you not seeking further advice for an INCREASINGLY LETHARGIC 6 MONTH OLD WHO HAS RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING AND IS STILL UNWELL

I will repeat my earlier post as I am actually very worried about you and your baby.

You do know that carbon monoxide poisoning can cause confusion and memory loss for weeks and months after? You're behaviour on this thread is somewhat bizarre. I seriously think you and your baby need to see a GP.

Scaremongering?

NO, I am just pointing out that you are giving your baby too much medicine for too long a period of time when he does not need it.

shoulditakethisjob Freak, you're giving me the creeps with your swearing! Trolls indeed, that's Chatroom speak.

HELLO?? >

can you read my posts?

i am asking nicely what medicines you are using, you don;'t need to mention any brand names, just what is in them, and why you are not seeking advice for an increasinly lethargic baby?