Who can take paracetamol for children
Children can take paracetamol as:
- a syrup from the age of 2 months
- suppositories from the age of 3 months
- tablets (including soluble tablets) from the age of 6 years
- Calpol Fastmelts from the age of 6 years
Important: Babies under 2 months old
Do not give paracetamol to babies younger than 2 months old, unless it is prescribed by a doctor.
Who may not be able to take paracetamol for children
Paracetamol for children is not suitable for all children. To make sure it's safe for your child, check with your child's doctor or a pharmacist if they:
- are small for their age, as a lower dose may be better
- have had liver or kidney problems