Child Prescribed Metal P For Viral. Still Have High Fever. What To Do?
Question: My 14 month baby have viral ... Doc in the morning prescribed metal p.....three dozes given already...throughout the day fever was on and off....now at midnight fever is 102.7....what should I do.
Brief Answer:
relax
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
I unserstand your concern.
I suggest you to :
-give combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen as per dosage.15mg/kg 6to 8 hourly.
-do tepid sponging of whole body.
-give plenty if fluids.
In the morning get her evaluated by pediatrician .
Hope I have answerwd your query.
Wishing your baby good health.
God bless...
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can we give crocin syrup if fevr cntinues....with sponging fever is 100.5 now.....shd we get him flu shots?
Brief Answer:
yes give crocin
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up.
Yes you can give crocin if fever is above 100F.
Regarding flu shorts consult your pediatrician.as strains are changing.
Hopr this helps.
Take care...
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar