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Can I Give Paracetamol For Fever In Children With G6PD Deficiency?

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Posted on Mon, 18 May 2015
Question: Hi, my nephew is staying with me.. he is 15yrs old an has g6pd deficiency. He has a cold at the moment with a bit of a fever, headache and runny nose. Can he use paracetamol or other cold and flu products?
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
He should avoid paracetamol.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
He has G6PD deficiency. Paracetamol is not a safe drug in G6PD deficiency and should be avoided if possible. He can use cold and flu products but paracetamol. should not be taken without observation. Paracetamol has low but definite risk.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any furhter doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer.
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Wish you a very good health.
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Can I Give Paracetamol For Fever In Children With G6PD Deficiency?

Brief Answer: He should avoid paracetamol. Detailed Answer: Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. He has G6PD deficiency. Paracetamol is not a safe drug in G6PD deficiency and should be avoided if possible. He can use cold and flu products but paracetamol. should not be taken without observation. Paracetamol has low but definite risk. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any furhter doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.