What is the appropriate dose of Dolo Drops (paracetamol) for a child weighing 6 kg?

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Dolo Drops Dosing for 6 kg Child

For a 6 kg child, administer 90 mg (1.5 mL) of Dolo Drops (paracetamol oral suspension 100 mg/mL) every 4-6 hours, not exceeding 4 doses in 24 hours (maximum 360 mg/day or 60 mg/kg/day).

Dosing Calculation

The recommended dose of paracetamol for children is 15 mg/kg per dose for effective pain and fever management 1. For a 6 kg infant:

  • Single dose: 15 mg/kg × 6 kg = 90 mg
  • Frequency: Every 4-6 hours as needed
  • Maximum daily dose: 60 mg/kg/day = 360 mg/day (4 doses maximum)

If using Dolo Drops with concentration of 100 mg/mL (standard pediatric formulation):

  • Volume per dose: 90 mg ÷ 100 mg/mL = 0.9 mL (can round to 1 mL for ease of administration)

Critical Safety Considerations

Maximum daily dose must not exceed 75 mg/kg/day to prevent hepatotoxicity 2, 3. For this 6 kg child, the absolute maximum is 450 mg/day, though the recommended therapeutic maximum is 60 mg/kg/day (360 mg/day).

Important Warnings:

  • Never exceed 75 mg/kg/day - Liver injury can occur with repeated doses above this threshold, particularly when given for more than 2 days 3
  • Minimum dosing interval: 4 hours between doses
  • Duration: Do not use for more than 3 days for fever or 5 days for pain without medical evaluation 4

Age-Appropriate Considerations

At 6 kg, this child is likely 3-6 months old. Recent evidence supports using 15 mg/kg dosing rather than the older 10 mg/kg recommendation, as subtherapeutic doses (≤10 mg/kg) show inferior efficacy 1, 5. The 15 mg/kg dose provides:

  • Significantly better efficacy than placebo
  • Comparable effectiveness to NSAIDs
  • Similar tolerability profile to placebo
  • Lower adverse event risk than NSAIDs with repeated dosing 1

Practical Administration

  1. Measure accurately using the calibrated dropper provided with Dolo Drops
  2. Can be given with or without food, though administration with meals may improve gastrointestinal tolerance
  3. Document each dose to prevent accidental overdosing
  4. Check all other medications - many combination products contain paracetamol 4

When to Seek Medical Attention

Stop use and consult a physician if 4:

  • Fever persists beyond 3 days
  • Pain persists beyond 5 days
  • New symptoms develop
  • Vomiting, right upper quadrant pain, or jaundice occur (signs of potential liver injury)

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