
Can Meftal Dose Be Given For High Fever, Chills And Headaches?

Question: My 8 year old son is suffering from high fever 103F, chills and head ache. We've administered paracetamol once with doctors advice. Can we give mafthol-p dose now
Brief Answer:
Can be given
Detailed Answer:
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You can give Metal P now and every 6 hours if temperature is high.
Hoping for a quick recovery of your son.
Regards
Can be given
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on healthcaremagic.
You can give Metal P now and every 6 hours if temperature is high.
Hoping for a quick recovery of your son.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj


We have administered paracetamol 1hour back. Now fever is 102. Can we give 200mg menthol to 25kg my son now
Brief Answer:
I do not suggest giving menthol
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
Paracetamol should be given at dose of 15 mg/kg/dose at minimum interval of 3-4 hrs. Menthol just creates a soothing effect. I do not think menthol is required. Rather I would give metal P (mefenenamic acid) at dose of 5mg/kg/dose at minimum interval of 6 hrs. You may also give tepid sponging with lukewarm water.
Hope that it helps.
Regards
I do not suggest giving menthol
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back.
Paracetamol should be given at dose of 15 mg/kg/dose at minimum interval of 3-4 hrs. Menthol just creates a soothing effect. I do not think menthol is required. Rather I would give metal P (mefenenamic acid) at dose of 5mg/kg/dose at minimum interval of 6 hrs. You may also give tepid sponging with lukewarm water.
Hope that it helps.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad


Thanks doctor. I meant mefenimic acid only. As we have given paracetamol dose 1 hour back only may be we have to wait another 3 hours for mefanamic acid dose. Please correct me if I'm wrong
Brief Answer:
Can be given now
Detailed Answer:
You can give mefenenamic acid now irrespective of the dose of paracetamol. The next dose of mefenenamic acid should be at a interval of 6 hours from the previous dose of mefenenamic acid and not paracetamol.
Hope that helps.
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Can be given now
Detailed Answer:
You can give mefenenamic acid now irrespective of the dose of paracetamol. The next dose of mefenenamic acid should be at a interval of 6 hours from the previous dose of mefenenamic acid and not paracetamol.
Hope that helps.
If you found my answer helpful, please close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating. Wish you all the best
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad

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