When to resort to panadol?

[Liz]

Tallon has had a cold for about a week now. Nights haven't been toooo bad, perhaps waking a bit more frequently in order to sneeze and clear his nose. But the last 2 nights he's been very unsettled and today I just cannot put him down! The only place he will sleep is on me! I gave him some demazin last night, it cleared his nose, but it didn't help him sleep. Today he squirms and whimpers/cries in his sleep until he wakes himself up. When I'm holding him, he buries his head into my chest and rubs his face on me.

How do I know if he's in pain? Is it possible he has a headache or something? how do you ever know??

When do you make the decision to try panadol? I cant work out if its my frustration that makes me want to try it so I can get something done today, or if he really could need it?? I dont want to give it to him if its just me that needs the relief!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.