Children’s Paracetamol and Ibuprofen Dose by Weight (Information Only)

A quick check of the usual weight-based dose of children’s paracetamol (15 mg/kg) and ibuprofen (10 mg/kg), converted to ml for your syrup’s strength.

loading tool

How to use the child medicine dose calculator

  1. Type your numbers in the boxes (pick your currency or units if asked).
  2. The answer updates as you type: no button to press.
  3. Copy the result, or share it on WhatsApp with one tap.

Questions

Should I use this instead of asking a doctor?

No. It is information only. Follow your doctor, pharmacist and the medicine leaflet, and never exceed the stated number of doses.

Is my data private?

Yes. Everything happens inside your own browser: nothing you type or choose is uploaded to us or anyone else.

Is it free?

Completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it. Light ads keep the site running.