🌡️ Fever medicine dose for children by weight
Calculate paracetamol and ibuprofen fever doses for children by weight to avoid overdose.
⚠️ For reference. Infants under 3 months with fever, high stubborn fever, or lethargy — see a doctor immediately. Always read the strength on the box.
Paracetamol
10–15 mg/kg/per dose
per dose: --
Max per day: --
Every 4-6 hours, no more than 4 times/day.
Ibuprofen
5–10 mg/kg/per dose
per dose: --
Only for children over 6 months, every 6-8 hours, after food.
Using fever medicine for children safely
Paracetamol and ibuprofen are common fever medicines for children, dosed by weight not age. Paracetamol overdose causes serious liver damage.
- Dose by weight, not by age - same age but different weight means different dose.
- Do not combine multiple products containing paracetamol (many cold medicines already have it).
- See our paracetamol overdose guide.
Frequently asked questions
At what age can a child take ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen is usually only for children over 6 months. Younger infants should use paracetamol and consult a doctor.
Can I alternate paracetamol and ibuprofen?
Alternating should only be done under a doctor's guidance. Doing it yourself risks dosing errors and overdose.
ⓘ Content on Thuoc Dung is for reference only and does NOT replace examination, diagnosis or treatment by health professionals. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medication.