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How Can Recurrent Episodes Of Fever In A Child Be Treated?

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Posted on Thu, 4 May 2023
Question: Hi dr my 4 years daughter have fever 101 at 11pm.
Then I gave her calpol 250 mg syp.At midnight 12.30 i check fever that fever 103.then i sponging her . Now after half an hour sponging
The temperature 101.2.then now what can i do.
I give her calpol or maftal
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Looks like viral illness - don't use meftal.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually, rather than fever, what is 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 viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about the duration if the kid is active.

Paracetamol can be given that too only if fever is more than 100F. 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.

Hope my answer was helpful for you.

Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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How Can Recurrent Episodes Of Fever In A Child Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Looks like viral illness - don't use meftal. Detailed Answer: Hi, Fever of a few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually, rather than fever, what is 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 viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about the duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given that too only if fever is more than 100F. 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. Hope my answer was helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology