Printable medicine dose log
A simple chart to track every dose of Calpol, ibuprofen and each temperature reading — so you (and whoever takes the next shift) can see exactly what's been given and when. Print it, or save it as a PDF.
Medicine & temperature log
Child: ____________________
Weight: __________
Date: __________
| Time | Medicine / reading | Amount | Temp | Given by | Next dose due |
|---|
Quick rules:
Calpol (paracetamol) — max 4 doses / 24h, at least 4 hours apart.
Ibuprofen — max 3 doses / 24h, at least 6 hours apart, with food.
Don't give either for more than 3 days without medical advice. Always check the label on your bottle.
dosey.info — the medicine tracker for parents. Not medical advice.
Why a paper log helps. At 3am, memory is unreliable and a shared phone note never survives the night. A chart on the fridge means both parents see the same record — what was given, when, and when the next dose is allowed. It's the same idea as the Dosey app, in a form that works even when your phone's across the house.
How to use it
- Write the time of every dose — not just that you gave one. That's the bit you'll forget.
- Fill in next dose due straight away (4 hours later for Calpol, 6 for ibuprofen) so the next person doesn't have to do the maths.
- Log temperatures in the same place to spot whether the fever is settling. See tracking a cold or fever.
- Not sure how much to give? Check the dose-by-age calculator or the Calpol dose chart.
Prefer it on your phone?
The paper log is great by the fridge, but it can't ping you when the next dose is due or sync between two parents' phones. That's what we built Dosey for.