Dolo is considered safe for children only when used as directed by the doctor.

Dolo along with relieving fever also helps in controlling problems associated with cold such as headache and earache. It also helps relieve stuffy nose and cough but should only be used after doctor’s advice.

No, Dolo is not an antibiotic. It works as a painkiller and as a medicine which brings down high fever.

Usually, your child will feel better after about half an hour of taking Dolo. Consult your doctor if the fever persists.

You should only give four doses of Dolo in 24 hours. Maintain a gap of at least 4 hours between two doses. Do not give Dolo for more than 3 days to your child without first talking to your doctor.

If your child vomits within30 minutes of taking a dose of Dolo tablets or syrup, give him/her the same dose again. However, if your child vomits after 30 minutes of taking a dose of tablets or syrup, you do not need to give him/her another dose. You can give your child the next scheduled dose on its defined time.

No, Dolo does not make babies sleepy. It is a pain relieving medicine which is used to control high fever.

Ibuprofen and Dolo are safe painkillers which can be given to children, though both should not be used together. If you have given your child Dolo and there is no improvement in pain and the child still feels feverish, try ibuprofen instead for the next scheduled dose.