What hours is DocOnCall available?

DocOnCall is available Monday to Friday 7am–10pm and Saturday to Sunday 8am–10pm. Appointment booking is open 24/7 year round.

How much does an online doctor consultation cost in Ireland?

All consultations on DocOnCall.ie are €34.99. This covers urgent care, child care, sick notes, scripts, fit to work certs, dermatology, weight loss, diabetes, flu, and COVID-19 consultations.

Are DocOnCall doctors IMC registered?

Yes. All doctors on DocOnCall.ie are fully qualified and registered with the Irish Medical Council (IMC), ensuring you receive professional, certified medical care.

Can I get a sick cert online in Ireland?

Yes. DocOnCall doctors can issue official electronic sick certificates during or after your online consultation. The cert is delivered digitally. Note: this is an electronic sick leave and is not submittable to the Department of Social Protection.

How long is the average wait time?

The average wait time on DocOnCall is under 15 minutes. We have completed over 50,000 appointments with a 4.9 star rating.

Is the online consultation secure and private?

Absolutely. DocOnCall uses a fully secure patient portal for all video and audio consultations. Your personal health information and connection are fully protected and confidential.

Can I get an online script in Ireland?

Yes. If the doctor determines you need medication, they will issue an instant electronic script sent directly to your chosen pharmacy across Ireland.

Can I get a fit to work certificate online?

Yes. Our IMC-registered doctors can issue official fit to work certificates and fitness certifications digitally after your online consultation.

What areas does DocOnCall cover?

DocOnCall is an online service available across all of Ireland — Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Letterkenny, and everywhere in between. No travel required.

What is the difference between a video and audio consultation?

A video consultation allows you to see and speak with your doctor face to face via screen. An audio consultation is a voice call only. Both are conducted through DocOnCall's secure patient portal and are equally valid for issuing scripts and certificates.

Is this antibiotic calculator based on HSE Ireland guidelines?

Yes. All doses are sourced from the HSE Ireland Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines for Children, available at antibioticprescribing.ie. This tool is intended for use by registered medical practitioners only and does not replace clinical judgement.

Can I calculate paediatric antibiotic doses by weight in pounds or stones?

Yes. The calculator accepts weight in kilograms (kg), pounds (lbs), or stones and pounds, and automatically converts to the appropriate metric dose. You can also use the child's age for an average weight-based estimate.

Is this tool suitable for children under 3 months?

Community antibiotic prescribing is not routinely recommended for children under 3 months. The calculator will flag this and advise hospital referral. Always consider sepsis in this age group.

Paediatric Antibiotic Dose Calculator | Doc On Call Ireland

Doconcall.ie Paediatric Antibiotic Dose Calculator

Paediatric Antibiotic Dose Calculator – DocOnCall.ie

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🩺 Paediatric Antibiotic
Dose Calculator

Oral antibiotic dosing for children – for use by registered medical practitioners

📋 Based on HSE Ireland / Antibioticprescribing.ie Guidelines (2022)

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For Healthcare Professionals Only This tool is to assist registered medical practitioners and pharmacists. Always apply clinical judgement. For oral preparations only. Children under 3 months should not routinely receive oral antibiotics in the community. Always consider sepsis and refer to secondary care.

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⚠️ Important Medical Disclaimer This calculator is a decision-support tool for qualified medical practitioners and pharmacists only. All doses are sourced from HSE Ireland / antibiotic-prescribing.ie Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines for Primary Care in Ireland (2022). Doses must be verified against current guidelines and adjusted for individual clinical circumstances. This tool does not replace clinical judgement. Children <3 months should not routinely receive oral antibiotics in the community. Always consider sepsis and refer to secondary care. DocOnCall.ie accepts no liability for prescribing decisions made solely on the basis of this calculator.

Source: HSE Ireland Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines for Children & antibioticprescribing.ie. For use by DocOnCall.ie, registered medical practitioners and qualified pharmacists only.

About This Tool

The DocOnCall.ie Paediatric Antibiotic Dose Calculator is a clinical decision-support tool designed for registered medical practitioners, GPs, and telemedicine doctors working with paediatric patients in Ireland. It calculates oral antibiotic doses for children based on age or weight using the most recent HSE Ireland and antibiotic-prescribing.ie prescribing guidelines.

Supported antibiotics include amoxicillin, co-amoxiclav, metronidazole, cefalexin, phenoxymethylpenicillin (Penicillin V), flucloxacillin, clarithromycin, nitrofurantoin, trimethoprim, azithromycin (Zithromax), and Augmentin Duo 400/57mg. Weight can be entered in kilograms, pounds, or stones and pounds.

This tool is intended for use by qualified healthcare professionals only and does not replace clinical judgement.

Doconcall.ie Paediatric Antibiotic Dose Calculator

🩺 Paediatric Antibiotic
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