Paracetamol Dosage Calculator for Children
Estimate a child’s paracetamol dose using weight and medicine form (syrup/tablet). This page explains what the calculator shows, why syrup strength matters, and when you should seek urgent care.
Important safety note
This tool does not replace a clinician’s advice and is not for emergencies. Seek urgent medical care if your child has breathing difficulty, severe drowsiness, seizures, signs of dehydration, persistent vomiting, or if overdose is suspected.
Dose by weight + form
Get a practical output tailored to weight and common forms (syrup/tablet) to reduce confusion.
Timing guidance
Shows typical spacing reminders so you avoid accidental repeat dosing too soon.
Safety-first output
Designed to show guardrails and caution notes—especially around syrup strength and total daily limits.
Optional printable report
Where enabled in the calculator, you can generate a simple PDF for caregiver reference.
Different brands can have different concentrations (for example, mg per 5 mL). The same volume can deliver different amounts of medicine.
Always read the label and select the matching strength in the calculator to avoid dosing errors.
Get urgent medical help if there is breathing difficulty, seizures, severe drowsiness, dehydration signs, persistent vomiting, or suspected overdose.
If you are unsure about dosing or the child’s condition, a consultation is safer than repeated dosing.
FAQs
Is children’s paracetamol dose based on age or weight?+
In pediatrics, dose is typically weight-based. Age can be a rough proxy, but weight gives a more accurate estimate.
Why does syrup strength matter?+
Different brands can have different concentrations (mg per 5 mL). Always read the label and select the matching strength in the calculator.
How often can I give paracetamol?+
Spacing depends on the child’s condition and the dose. The calculator shows common interval guidance and safety reminders, but a clinician’s advice takes priority.
What if my child looks very sick?+
Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty, severe drowsiness, repeated vomiting, dehydration, seizures, suspected overdose, or any alarming symptoms.