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Can Ibuprofen Be Given For Fever?
Question: my 17 month old son having 15 kg weight is suffering in fever of 102F. i gave him 1.6ML paracetamol but fever just down to 100F. can i hive him Ibuprofen alternatively after 4 hour?
Brief Answer:
yes can be given
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr. XXXX, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes iboprofen syrup can be given alternatively with paracetamol every 4 hours.
But in case fever persists for more than a day despite medicine visit a pediatrician at the earliest.
Take care
Regards
Dr Manisha
yes can be given
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr. XXXX, thanks for trusting health care magic.
Yes iboprofen syrup can be given alternatively with paracetamol every 4 hours.
But in case fever persists for more than a day despite medicine visit a pediatrician at the earliest.
Take care
Regards
Dr Manisha
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