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Parental Advice for Calpol Usage

 

Paracetamol is one of the most used medicines in children; however, reports of adverse effects associated with unintentional overdosing highlight the importance of providing parents and carers with advice on its safe use.

 

Paracetamol use in infants and young children - The Pharmaceutical Journal

Published: 14th May 2025

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