Hi anyone can advice LO coming 12 mths paracetamol's dosage? TIA

Is the medication used for fever? Paracetamol could be given once every 4 hours if temperature is above 39°C and every 6 hours if temperature is less than 39°C. You can also try tepid sponging if the temperature is more than 39.5°C. Use tap or lukewarm water to sponge. Here are the steps (from http://www.kkh.com.sg/healthpedia/pages/childhoodillnessesfever.aspx) - Remove clothings, cover the child with towel sponge and dry his face. - Apply the cool compress to forehead, nape of neck, armpits and groin. - Proceed to sponge body starting with the front then to the back. - Generally you should not sponge a child for more than 30 minutes at a stretch. Stop sponging when shivering occurs, or when the child turns blue or is mottled. When your child shivers, cover him up and wait a while before resuming sponging.

This website has a paracetamol calculator for babies, according to their weight. For a 8kg baby (estimated average weight of a 12 month old), the calculator estimates a dose of 5ml every 4-6 hours. However, bear in mind that this is just an estimation. Best to follow the instructions on the medicine itself or doctor's advice. http://www.eastmed.co.nz/paracetamol-dose-calculator.php