Dymadon's® little helper
Dose Calculator. Please select EITHER your
child’s weight or age below.
Store Finder
Dymadon® is sold in over 4000 pharmacies throughout Australia. Find the closest store by selecting your state and suburb below.
Dymadon®: gentle, effective and designed just for children
The Dymadon® family of products has been developed to provide gentle, effective temporary relief from pain and fever associated with common childhood illnesses such as teething, headache, earache, immunisation and the symptoms of colds and flu.
Dymadon® for babies and kids contains paracetamol, which starts to provide relief from pain and fever in as little as 30 minutes and lasts for 4-6 hours.
Dymadon's® little helper
Dose Calculator. Please select EITHER your
child’s weight or age below.
Dymadon’s® Little Helper is a handy dose calculator to safely determine the right amount of Dymadon® (paracetamol) to give your child (when required).
Store Finder
Dymadon® is sold in over 4000 pharmacies throughout Australia. Find the closest store by selecting your state and suburb below.
Your child's health
When your child is feeling unwell, it can be hard to work out what’s wrong - and how to help them feel better. That’s why we’ve created this handy guide to the signs and symptoms of some childhood illnesses, to help you figure out the best way to get a smile back on their face.
For other parenting advice or support, ring a national helpline or the parent helpline for your state.
A fever is a rise in the body's temperature above normal. A 'normal' body temperature is usually around 37⁰C, but it can vary depending on where it is measured and also at different times of the day.
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Colds, coughs and sore throats are common in children and are usually caused by bacteria or viruses. They tend to occur more frequently in the winter months.
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A baby’s first tooth usually erupts at about six months of age; however, this can occur as early as birth or as late as your child’s first birthday with most children having a full set of teeth by their 2nd or 3rd birthday.
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Earaches and ear infections are common in babies and small children and are often associated with pain, discomfort and fever.
Babies and young children are more likely to get middle ear infections than older children because the tubes that connect the middle ear to the throat are smaller, which makes it easier for germs to reach the middle ear.
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Helpful links
Keep a list of emergency numbers by your phone or in your mobile including your GP, pharmacist, specialists and after hours medical helplines.
If your child has taken too much paracetamol immediately contact your doctor, nurse, Poisons Information Centre (AUS 13 11 26) or go to the nearest hospital even if your child is feeling well.
For other parenting advice or support, ring a national helpline or the parent helpline for your state.
| State | Service | Phone number | Hours of operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Direct Australia | 1800 022 222 | 24 hours, 7 days | |
| ACT | Parentline | (02) 6287 3833 |
9 am-5 pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays) |
| NSW | Parentline | 1300 130 052 |
9 am-9 pm, Monday to Friday 4 pm-9 pm, Saturday |
| Karitane Care Line | 1300 227 464 | 24 hours, 7 days | |
| Tresillian Parent Helpline |
1800 637 357 (02) 9787 0855 (Sydney metro) |
24 hours, 7 days | |
| NT | Parentline | 1300 301 300 | 8 am-10 pm, 7 days |
| QLD | Parentline | 1300 301 300 | 8 am-10 pm, 7 days |
| 13 Health |
13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) |
24 hours, 7 days | |
| SA | Parent Helpline | 1300 364 100 |
7.15 am-9.15 pm, 7 days |
| TAS | Parenting Line | 1300 808 178 | 24 hours, 7 days |
| VIC | Parentline | 13 22 89 | 8 am-12 am, 7 days |
|
Maternal and Child Health Advisory Line |
13 22 29 | 24 hours, 7 days | |
| WA | Parenting Line |
1800 654 432 (STD callers) (08) 6279 1200 |
24 hours, 7 days |
|
Grandcare (information service for grandparents) |
1800 008 323 | 10 am-3 pm, Monday to Friday | |
| Ngala Helpline |
(08) 9368 9368 1800 111 546 (STD callers) |
8 am-8 pm, 7 days |
Information sourced from http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/hotlines.html
08/01/15
Speak to a registered nurse for 24hr health advice.
1800 022 222 or www.healthdirect.gov.au
For helpful information that can help parents with the day-to-day decisions of raising children.
www.raisingchildren.net.au
