Calpol dose?

[LennyPig]

I have some calpol but not sure of the dosage for piggies. I know there are posts around saying that the dose is 0.2ml twice a day but what strength calpol is that based on?

I have the Calpol Infant Suspension (2+ months)

http://www.calpol.co.uk/en/article.asp?id=115

It has 120mg of paracetamol per 5ml and is the "weakest" one they do.

http://www.calpol.co.uk/en/latest.asp?section=38&ct=8

So how much can I give of this Calpol, and how frequently?

 

[alcesterpigs]

You have the correct information ie Infant Calpol 0.2ml twice daily is safe and effective.

 

[daisyd]

Sorry to be dim but what is the calpol for, is it just a piggy safe painkiller - like a Metacam alternative? I'm curious as I've never heard of using it till now...?

 

[red1800]

what do you use the calpol for?

 

[alcesterpigs]

Calpol is a general purpose pain-killer, suitable for pigs, at the previously stated dose.

 

[LennyPig]

ace, thanks. its deffinately worth stating WHICH calpol it is if telling people about it I think as the "junior" calpol (Calpol for 6+ Years) is more than twice the strength to the infant.

 

[alcesterpigs]

I always state which Calpol, ie Baby Calpol.

 

[LennyPig]

this is what confused me ...

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?p=586599&highlight=calpol#post586599

... but cheers for clearing it up |)

 

[alcesterpigs]

If the pigs give you a headache you can always take the Calpol yourself!

 

[LennyPig]

now theres an idea