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Last Updated: 9/16/2025

Paracetamol Dosing and Administration in Children

Administration Considerations

  • For infants and young children, use an appropriate measuring device such as a 3-mL or 5-mL oral syringe for accurate measurement 1

Safety Considerations

  • In cases of fever management, ibuprofen may be considered as a second-line treatment if paracetamol is ineffective, as recommended by the British Medical Journal 2

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