paracetamol

Can anyone tell me if there are any adverse effects of paracetamol given to babies?

cheers

teapot

"teapot" wrote in message ...

Can anyone tell me if there are any adverse effects of paracetamol given
to babies?

cheers

teapot

I don't know of any apart from the obvious if too much is given. You deserve
a break teapot, don't beat yourself up over it, give him some if you think
he needs it.

--
Andrea mom of 5 - latest addition Kamron David 5 months 20lbs

You can buy paracetamol specifically for babies - i.e. Calpol - but as long
as that's the stuff you are using, it's fine. I always give it to DD when
she is having trouble sleeping because of teeth or fever (not very often,
once every 2 months or so) and it really helps her to settle down and get a
good night sleep (and me!).

Love
ROSIE

"teapot" wrote in message
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Can anyone tell me if there are any adverse effects of paracetamol given
to babies?

cheers

teapot

Rosie wrote:

You can buy paracetamol specifically for babies - i.e. Calpol -

I just have to post on one of my pet peeves here. (feel free to tune
out, it's not directed at you Rosie!) Calpol lists its dosages in
"spoonfuls". Kitchen spoons are hopelessly inaccurate as measuring
devices, and can lead to overdosing to the tune of 50-100%, which for
paracetamol puts the dose square into the range of potentially permanent
liver damage.

Use a syringe to measure in mls, not a spoon.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming....

Lara

teapot wrote:
Can anyone tell me if there are any adverse effects of paracetamol
given to babies?

Only in overdose.

--
tristyn
www.tristyn.net
"i have heard the mermaids singing, each to each.
i do not think that they will sing to me."

Well Tylenol (which is the same thing) is given to babies when they have
their immunizations, fevers, teething, pain, etc. Overdose would be the main
concern. As long as you go by weight, there should be no problems. Many
babies get tylenol all the time
--
Sue (mom to three girls)
I'm Just a Raggedy Ann in a Barbie Doll World...

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Can anyone tell me if there are any adverse effects of paracetamol given
to babies?

cheers

teapot

Lara wibbled

You can buy paracetamol specifically for babies - i.e. Calpol -

I just have to post on one of my pet peeves here. (feel free to
tune out, it's not directed at you Rosie!) Calpol lists its
dosages in "spoonfuls". Kitchen spoons are hopelessly inaccurate
as measuring devices, and can lead to overdosing to the tune of
50-100%, which for paracetamol puts the dose square into the range
of potentially permanent liver damage.

Use a syringe to measure in mls, not a spoon.

Sod that, buy it in one-dose 10ml sachets. It even comes with a
measuring spoon for those 5ml half doses.

Jac

Lara wrote:

Rosie wrote:


You can buy paracetamol specifically for babies - i.e. Calpol -


I just have to post on one of my pet peeves here. (feel free to tune
out, it's not directed at you Rosie!) Calpol lists its dosages in
"spoonfuls".

seriously???
That labelling would never pass regulations here, I don't think.
I second the use of accurate measuring equipment

DAwn

"Andrea" wrote in message ...
"teapot" wrote in message ...

Can anyone tell me if there are any adverse effects of paracetamol given
to babies?

cheers

teapot

I don't know of any apart from the obvious if too much is given. You deserve
a break teapot, don't beat yourself up over it, give him some if you think
he needs it.

I agree with you but his dad doesn't.

teapot

teapot wrote:

"Andrea" wrote in message ...

"teapot" wrote in message ...


Can anyone tell me if there are any adverse effects of paracetamol given

to babies?

cheers

teapot

I don't know of any apart from the obvious if too much is given. You deserve
a break teapot, don't beat yourself up over it, give him some if you think
he needs it.


I agree with you but his dad doesn't.

Why not? Does he not feel Moo's in pain, or not agree wtih using
paracetamol? Any merit to his objection?

Dawn