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Can Meftal-P Be Given To Infant For Fever?

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Posted on Mon, 12 Jan 2015
Question: Can Meftal P given to my 4 yr old son suferring from 102F fever w/o any other symptom? Ibugesic has been prescribed and is effective only for 4 hours after the fever returns. No other symptoms viz related to cough etc. Child is active
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Meftal P can be safely given.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Your child is probably suffering from a viral infection.

Irrespective of the cause of fever, the temperature needs to be brought down by any means. Meftal P (mefenamic acid) is more effective than Ibugesic Plus (ibuprofen) and paracetamol in bringing down temperature. It can be given safely to a child of 4 years having a temperature of 102°F and without any other symptoms. The minimum interval between doses would be 6 hours.

Please note that Meftal P is a prescription medicine and needs to be prescribed by your treating physician.

Hope that helps.

Regards
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Can Meftal-P Be Given To Infant For Fever?

Brief Answer: Meftal P can be safely given. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Your child is probably suffering from a viral infection. Irrespective of the cause of fever, the temperature needs to be brought down by any means. Meftal P (mefenamic acid) is more effective than Ibugesic Plus (ibuprofen) and paracetamol in bringing down temperature. It can be given safely to a child of 4 years having a temperature of 102°F and without any other symptoms. The minimum interval between doses would be 6 hours. Please note that Meftal P is a prescription medicine and needs to be prescribed by your treating physician. Hope that helps. Regards