
Hi, My Son Is 12 Years Old. He Is Suffering

Looks like a viral illness
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
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Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually, rather than fever, what's more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably a viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once the viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about the duration if the kid is active.
I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
Meftal-P contains Mefenamic acid which is an NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P.
Moreover, you will be giving again Paracetamol as Meftal P contains Paracetamol, please.
Best regards
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani


Other alternative is Ibuprofen
Detailed Answer:
Ok...the other option I would suggest is alternating usage of Ibuprofen.
You may give Ibuprofen 400 MG three times a day.
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