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Hi Doctor My Child Weighs 23 Kg And 8 Years

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Posted on Mon, 29 Mar 2021
Question: Hi doctor
My child weighs 23 kg and 8 years old..having fever from yesterday..yesterday the duration of fever occurring is above 6 hours so I managed with fevago ds 6.9 ml...but today fever got spiked within 4 hours so I alternated and giving 6ml meftal also..
But after giving meftal at night she slept immediately and thrown up everything in half hour..can I redose with meftal? Fever is 102 it didnot went down..before fever goes down she vomited..the time is night 12am..so I again gave her fevago after 5 hours itself instead of 6 hours..whether it create any problem..how to reduce if child vomits the medicine.
Also she is poorly eating due to fever and vomits from time to time..
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (0 minute later)
Hi doctor
My child weighs 23 kg and 8 years old..having fever from yesterday..yesterday the duration of fever occurring is above 6 hours so I managed with fevago ds 6.9 ml...but today fever got spiked within 4 hours so I alternated and giving 6ml meftal also..
But after giving meftal at night she slept immediately and thrown up everything in half hour..can I redose with meftal? Fever is 102 it didnot went down..before fever goes down she vomited..the time is night 12am..so I again gave her fevago after 5 hours itself instead of 6 hours..whether it create any problem..how to reduce if child vomits the medicine.
Also she is poorly eating due to fever and vomits from time to time..
doctor
Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello Vidhya,
Welcome to Ask A Doctor service
I have gone through your query and understand your concern

This probably suggests a viral illness, and we need not worry much

You can continue giving 7ml of Fevago suspension(Paracetamol 250mg/5ml) every 6 hours for next 48 hours. We can repeat after 4 hours if needed, but do not give more than 4 times a day.

Give Meftal syrup(100mg/5ml) if fever is not coming down after 1 hour of Fevago- maximum 3 times a day. But, for her weight, the dose is 9ml.
As the vomiting occurred 30 minutes after Meftal, no need to repeat, as most of the medicine might have already absorbed; instead you can top up the remaining 3ml.

For vomiting, you can give Ondansetron syrup(2mg/5ml). Give 10ml 2-3 times daily for 2 days. Give this 1 hour before food.

Also, let her drink enough fluids, have a soft diet and take rest. She will be alright in 2-3 days; otherwise, we can evaluate further

I hope this answer will help
Let me know if I can assist you further
Dr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello Vidhya,
Welcome to Ask A Doctor service
I have gone through your query and understand your concern

This probably suggests a viral illness, and we need not worry much

You can continue giving 7ml of Fevago suspension(Paracetamol 250mg/5ml) every 6 hours for next 48 hours. We can repeat after 4 hours if needed, but do not give more than 4 times a day.

Give Meftal syrup(100mg/5ml) if fever is not coming down after 1 hour of Fevago- maximum 3 times a day. But, for her weight, the dose is 9ml.
As the vomiting occurred 30 minutes after Meftal, no need to repeat, as most of the medicine might have already absorbed; instead you can top up the remaining 3ml.

For vomiting, you can give Ondansetron syrup(2mg/5ml). Give 10ml 2-3 times daily for 2 days. Give this 1 hour before food.

Also, let her drink enough fluids, have a soft diet and take rest. She will be alright in 2-3 days; otherwise, we can evaluate further

I hope this answer will help
Let me know if I can assist you further
Dr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (34 hours later)
Hello doctor
Thankyyou for reassurance..now my child fever is down..but she is nauseous and vomiting and not eating even one third of food..she is telling she feels like vomiting and after eating 4 scoops telling her stomach is full or she feels like vomiting? Is this common after fever? On that day I gave vomikind 5ml in morning and night as I had it in my home before you replied my query..can I continue that or change it..also how many minutes before food i can give vomikind..she is having runny nose at times..what medicine to give for that?
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (0 minute later)
Hello doctor
Thankyyou for reassurance..now my child fever is down..but she is nauseous and vomiting and not eating even one third of food..she is telling she feels like vomiting and after eating 4 scoops telling her stomach is full or she feels like vomiting? Is this common after fever? On that day I gave vomikind 5ml in morning and night as I had it in my home before you replied my query..can I continue that or change it..also how many minutes before food i can give vomikind..she is having runny nose at times..what medicine to give for that?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Give 10 ml vomikind 1 hour before food

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Welcome back

As fever is down, we need not worry
The present issue is contributed by two issues- anorexia and gastritis induced by the viral fever. This will take another 5-7 days to settle down completely.

No need to force feed her, instead give feeds in small amounts but frequently- this will reduce nausea. Encourage fluids like salted rice water or juices.
You can give her Ranitidine suspension (75mg/5ml) twice daily for 3 days to relieve gastritis. Also, give 10ml of vomikind 1 hour before food to prevent vomiting, as needed

Wishing for everything to be back to normal soon.

If you need further clarification, I will be happy to help; otherwise you can close the discussion and kindly rate the answer.
Regards, Dr Aslam
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Give 10 ml vomikind 1 hour before food

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Welcome back

As fever is down, we need not worry
The present issue is contributed by two issues- anorexia and gastritis induced by the viral fever. This will take another 5-7 days to settle down completely.

No need to force feed her, instead give feeds in small amounts but frequently- this will reduce nausea. Encourage fluids like salted rice water or juices.
You can give her Ranitidine suspension (75mg/5ml) twice daily for 3 days to relieve gastritis. Also, give 10ml of vomikind 1 hour before food to prevent vomiting, as needed

Wishing for everything to be back to normal soon.

If you need further clarification, I will be happy to help; otherwise you can close the discussion and kindly rate the answer.
Regards, Dr Aslam
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (2 hours later)
Hi doctor
Sorry for repeated questions..
Ranitidine solution 5ml twice for 3 days before or after food
Vomikind 10ml can I give for 3 days? Can I give both together..
Iam concerned as she look weak and dull as she is not eating properly..
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (0 minute later)
Hi doctor
Sorry for repeated questions..
Ranitidine solution 5ml twice for 3 days before or after food
Vomikind 10ml can I give for 3 days? Can I give both together..
Iam concerned as she look weak and dull as she is not eating properly..
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Both before food

Detailed Answer:
Hi Vidhya,
You can always clear your doubts and worries, nothing wrong there

Both Ranitidine and Vomikind can be given together about 1 hour before food. Vomikind, depending on the frequency of vomiting, you can give 2-3 times daily for 2-3 days.

If she is not too dull to be bedridden always, let’s not worry much. Just follow the diet and fluid advice given before. If no improvement in next 48 hours, or symptoms get aggravated despite all these measures, we can take her to a pediatrician nearby for a direct assessment

With the details received so far, I am not worried much as of now . Stay relaxed

I hope this answer will help
Regards, Dr Aslam
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Both before food

Detailed Answer:
Hi Vidhya,
You can always clear your doubts and worries, nothing wrong there

Both Ranitidine and Vomikind can be given together about 1 hour before food. Vomikind, depending on the frequency of vomiting, you can give 2-3 times daily for 2-3 days.

If she is not too dull to be bedridden always, let’s not worry much. Just follow the diet and fluid advice given before. If no improvement in next 48 hours, or symptoms get aggravated despite all these measures, we can take her to a pediatrician nearby for a direct assessment

With the details received so far, I am not worried much as of now . Stay relaxed

I hope this answer will help
Regards, Dr Aslam
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Prasad
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Hi doctor My child weighs 23 kg and 8 years old..having fever from yesterday..yesterday the duration of fever occurring is above 6 hours so I managed with fevago ds 6.9 ml...but today fever got spiked within 4 hours so I alternated and giving 6ml meftal also.. But after giving meftal at night she slept immediately and thrown up everything in half hour..can I redose with meftal? Fever is 102 it didnot went down..before fever goes down she vomited..the time is night 12am..so I again gave her fevago after 5 hours itself instead of 6 hours..whether it create any problem..how to reduce if child vomits the medicine. Also she is poorly eating due to fever and vomits from time to time..