Paracetamol — paediatric dose

15 mg/kg 4–6H (max 1 g/dose, 60 mg/kg/day). That is 15 mg/kg per dose.

The maximum single dose is 1000 mg. Weight-based calculation should never exceed this ceiling.

Paracetamol is given by PO/IV/PR, 4–6H.

Weight-based dosing for Paracetamol in children. Category: Analgesia.

Clinical notes

IV: 7.5 mg/kg if <10 kg. Hepatotoxic in overdose.

15 mg/kg 4–6H (max 1 g/dose, 60 mg/kg/day). That is 15 mg/kg per dose.

The maximum single dose is 1000 mg. Weight-based calculation should never exceed this ceiling.

Paracetamol is given by PO/IV/PR, 4–6H.

Reviewed by Dr Santanu Ghosh — MBBS, MD Paediatrics (Army), IDPCCM (IAP, ICH Kolkata). Paediatrician and paediatric critical care specialist.

Compiled from standard paediatric references. Verify against a current formulary and your local protocol.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-12.