

One strength of Paracetamol One India
The Issue
We as pediatricians see many children landing up in the ICUs because of overdosing with paracetamol, because of the confusion that exists due to multiple strengths being available (1ml containing 100mg, 5ml containing 120mg, 125mg,250mg,240mg, and 500mg). Though the dosage as per the weight is mentioned on the label, many parents do not follow the instructions and end up giving toxic doses of paracetamol to their children, thus endangering their lives. If we have a single strength of Paracetamol available like in most western countries, these dangerous mistakes can be prevented! It is extremely important that CDSCO takes cognizance of this fact and enforces only one strength of paracetamol suspension to be available in India.
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The Issue
We as pediatricians see many children landing up in the ICUs because of overdosing with paracetamol, because of the confusion that exists due to multiple strengths being available (1ml containing 100mg, 5ml containing 120mg, 125mg,250mg,240mg, and 500mg). Though the dosage as per the weight is mentioned on the label, many parents do not follow the instructions and end up giving toxic doses of paracetamol to their children, thus endangering their lives. If we have a single strength of Paracetamol available like in most western countries, these dangerous mistakes can be prevented! It is extremely important that CDSCO takes cognizance of this fact and enforces only one strength of paracetamol suspension to be available in India.
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Petition created on 10 May 2025