Dolo 120 Suspension: price, uses & cheaper substitutes

As a guide: 2.5 ml for 3 to 5 months, 5 ml for 6 to 23 months, 7.5 ml for 2 to 3 years and 10 ml for 4 to 5 years, up to 4 times a day at least 4 hours apart. Check the pack and ask your doctor if your baby is under 3 months or underweight.

Calpol 120 (120 mg/5 ml) is the infant strength for children up to about 5 years. Calpol 250 (250 mg/5 ml) is for children 6 years and over. Using the wrong strength with the same ml dose can under- or overdose.

Leave at least 4 hours between doses and do not give more than 4 doses in 24 hours. If fever continues beyond 3 days, see a doctor.

Do not give them at the same time. Some doctors advise alternating paracetamol and ibuprofen for stubborn fever, but only on their advice, and write down each dose and time.