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Is Tylenol Safe To Give For Fever?

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Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014
Question: Hi, I gave my 6 yr old delsum for a cough almost 5 hrs ago...but hes running a 101 fever can I give him tylenol
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Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer: yes. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Yes you can give acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hourly till fever is above 100F.in dose of 15mg/kg body weight. Do tepid sponging if fever is more than 102F. Give plenty of fluids and soft bland diet to maintain hydration and nutrition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help further. Wishing your baby good health God bless..
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Is Tylenol Safe To Give For Fever?

Brief Answer: yes. Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query. I understand your concern. Yes you can give acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hourly till fever is above 100F.in dose of 15mg/kg body weight. Do tepid sponging if fever is more than 102F. Give plenty of fluids and soft bland diet to maintain hydration and nutrition. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can help further. Wishing your baby good health God bless..