RTS - Paracetamol OTC doses Flashcards
1
Q
3-6 months
A
60mg
2.5ml of 120mg/5ml infant
2
Q
6-12 months
A
120 mg
`5ml of 120mg/5ml infant
3
Q
2-3 years
A
180mg
7.5ml of 120mg/5ml infant
4
Q
4-5 years
A
240mg
10ml of 120mg/5ml infant
5
Q
6-8 years
A
250mg
5ml of 250mg/5ml six plus
6
Q
8-10 years
A
375mg
7.5ml of 250mg/5ml six plus
7
Q
10 - 12 years
A
of 250mg/5ml
10ml of 250mg/5ml six plus
8
Q
12 - 16 years
A
up to 750mg
10-15ml of 250mg/5ml six plus
9
Q
16 years - adult
A
up to 1g
10-20ml of 250mg/5ml six plus
10
Q
2-3 months
A
60mg (2.5ml of 120/5ml infant)
if over 4 kg and born over 37 weeks
FOUR hours between doses and no more than TWO doses (in order to identify if v unwell)
11
Q
Two strengths of para suspension avail
A
120/5ml up to 6
250/5ml 6 plus
