GuidelinesIMCI
Paracetamol (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
• Follow the general instructions for all oral medicines to be given at home
Give Paracetamol For Fever 380C or Above, or for Pain
- Give one dose for fever 380C or above
- For pain: give paracetamol every 6 hours until free of pain(maximum one week)
- Treat the underlying cause of fever or pain
- Refer if no pain relief with paracetamol
| Weight | Age | Paracetamol Syrup (120 mg per 5 ml) |
| 3 - < 5 kg | 0 up to 3 months | 2 ml |
| 5 - < 7 kg | 3 up to 6 months | 2.5 ml |
| 7 - < 9 kg | 6 up to 12 months | 4 ml |
| 9 - < 14 kg | 12 months up to 3 years | 5 ml |
| 14 - < 17.5 kg | 3 years up to 5 years | 7.5 ml |
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Oral Medicines; Paracetamol
Last checked for updates: June 2023