WebSep 4, 2007 · You can give a dose of paracetamol (calpol) and a dose of nurofen together which is one of the best ways to reduce a temperature. However, just remember that calpol is 4 hourly and nurofen is 6-hourly so the next dose should just be calpol, followed a couple of hours later by nurofen. Try not to give the nurofen on an emoty stomach though. 0 WebJul 5, 2024 · No you can give them at the same time, you don't have to stagger it 4 hours. When my DC were teething very badly (or particularly poorly) i would try and space it out …
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WebApr 10, 2024 · Teething- if they’re bothered by it ,and not all are, then give them nurofen (calpol is fine too but nurofen is better because it lasts 8 hours so should get them through the night) and it doesn’t last forever. Ditto illness, give them whatever medicine is appropriate and remember it’s temporary. Keep a well stocked medicine cupboard so ... WebDec 15, 2008 · I always try to give Nurofen first, then 2hrs later give calpol, 2hrs later nurofen and so on..... staggers the doses but still making 4hrs between each medicine. I … dhhs terminal messages
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WebDec 28, 2010 · My GP has always told me not to give a dose of Calpol and Nurofen at the same time as by staggering the dosage you can give better coverage in terms of fever … WebOct 27, 2016 · Temp 39 after calpol and nurofen c ChrisE9 Posted 27/10/16 Rang out of hours last night and said only worry about temp when last longer than 5 days. It was 38. Now up to 40 but came down to 39 after medicine there. Can only g8ve one more does calpol today so trying to hold off for an hour. WebJul 19, 2007 · Anonymous. 19/07/2007 at 7:04 pm. Yes in fact if he is in a lot of pain and is feverish at night you can alternate between calpol and ibrubrofen (nurofen). If his temp get really high you can give both together (ds1 has had two throat infections so we are dab hands at this now!) Hope hes better soon. 0. dhhs telehealth platforms