Pain Medication Dosage Calculator

Find the right pain medication dose for your child's weight.

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How to Use the Pain Medication Dosage Calculator

Find the right pain medication dose for your child's weight.

1. Enter

Add the details requested in the form. Use the most recent measurements, dates, or figures you have.

2. Review

Read the result together with the notes below it. Estimates are most useful when you compare them with your own context.

3. Act

Save the result, try a related tool, or speak with a doctor, lactation consultant, childcare provider, or financial adviser when needed.

Singapore note: this tool supports planning only. For urgent symptoms, call 995 or go to the nearest children's emergency department.

Medical Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results are estimates only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for medical decisions. In an emergency, call 995 (Singapore) immediately.

Safe Medication Use in Infants

MedicationMinimum AgeDoseMax Frequency
Paracetamol3 months+15 mg/kgEvery 4–6h, max 5 doses/day
Ibuprofen6 months+10 mg/kgEvery 6–8h, max 3 doses/day
AspirinNot for under 16s-Never - Risk of Reye's syndrome
Always dose by weight, not age - Labels can be inaccurate for smaller/larger babies.
Use the provided syringe - Never a household spoon.
⚠️Never give two medications with the same active ingredient at once (e.g., Calpol + Panadol Cold).
🚫Never give aspirin to children under 16.
🌡️Paracetamol can be given 30 min before vaccines to reduce pain - Ask your doctor.
💊Don't wake a sleeping baby just to give a dose unless temperature is dangerously high.

See our Temperature Tracker to monitor fever, and the Baby Health Hub →

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