Sorry girls, I have been a while due to work (crappy shifts). In regards to giving both neurofen AND panadol, the Royal Children's in Melbourne issued statement (I think 2 years ago) stating that if giving the two, they should be given together (which means they should be given every 6 hours at the appropriate dose). Previously they were advising that you gave one (eg panadol) and then the other two hours later, keeping in that alternating pattern to achieve maximum analgesic relief. However, they have since discovered (hence the statement a couple of years ago) that the two given together achieves a much better (and effective) level of analgesia for a longer period of time.

There is a neurofen for 3 months+ but it is extremely difficult to get as many pharmacists don't condone its use in that age bracket. It is safe in 6 months plus but it is preferred it isn't used (in a domestic setting) for under 12 months.

HTH

MG