PijnvizierPain relief in dental care
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ChildrenPer weight

Paracetamol in children

Dose per administration and daily limit by age, weight and formulation.

Prescription options

Select the appropriate indication and formulation

The Kinderformularium distinguishes mild pain from acute or postoperative pain. Choose a product strength appropriate for the selected route.

Prescription options

Draft for your prescribing system. Check patient details, contraindications and medication safety before prescribing.

Dosing aid by age and weight

Use the paediatric dosing advice for paracetamol from the Kinderformularium. Check the indication, age, current weight, route and product strength.

Checks before prescribing

Include paracetamol from all products mee om dubbeldosering te voorkomen. Controleer bij drank de concentratie in mg/ml. Controleer de dosis opnieuw bij een wisseling tussen orale en rectale toediening.

For short-term, mild to moderate pain in children aged 3 months or older. The calculator uses the weight bands for the product shown. Seek individual advice when kidney or liver function, obesity or other patient factors require a different dose.

Sources for this topic

Reference for dentists on acute dental pain and pain after treatment.