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Can I Give Meftal P Syrup My Son Aged 9 Months He Is Suffering From High Fevers 101.9 ?
Question: My son aged 9 months he is suffering from high fevers 101.9 can I give meftal p syrup
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can give
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
To control his fever, you can give either Paracetamol(maximum 4 times daily) or Meftal-P(maximum 3 times daily). Paracetamol is more safer and Meftal- P can be given if fever persists after 1 hour of giving Paracetamol or if Paracetamol is not available right now.
Guessing his weight to be around 8kg, you can give 2.5ml of Paracetamol suspension(250mg/5ml) or 3.5ml of Meftal-P syrup. If weight is different, kindly get back to me for exact dosage.
If you give few more details, I can get more idea regarding the cause of fever:
1.When did this start?
2.Any other symptoms like cold/cough/vomiting/loose stools/rash?
3. Is he otherwise active and feeding well?
4. Anyone else in family having fever/other symptoms right now?
Dr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician
Yes, you can give
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
To control his fever, you can give either Paracetamol(maximum 4 times daily) or Meftal-P(maximum 3 times daily). Paracetamol is more safer and Meftal- P can be given if fever persists after 1 hour of giving Paracetamol or if Paracetamol is not available right now.
Guessing his weight to be around 8kg, you can give 2.5ml of Paracetamol suspension(250mg/5ml) or 3.5ml of Meftal-P syrup. If weight is different, kindly get back to me for exact dosage.
If you give few more details, I can get more idea regarding the cause of fever:
1.When did this start?
2.Any other symptoms like cold/cough/vomiting/loose stools/rash?
3. Is he otherwise active and feeding well?
4. Anyone else in family having fever/other symptoms right now?
Dr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician
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