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My Son 10month Old.he S Suffered From Fever Last 2days
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Brief Answer:
Looks like a viral infection- avoid MEFTAL, please
Detailed Answer:
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Fever of 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 duration if the kid is active.
Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100°F. 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.
Let me know if I can assist you further...
Best regards
Dr Sumanth Amperayani
Looks like a viral infection- avoid MEFTAL, please
Detailed Answer:
Hi...
Thank you for consulting 'Ask A Doctor' service.
Fever of 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 duration if the kid is active.
Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100°F. 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.
Let me know if I can assist you further...
Best regards
Dr Sumanth Amperayani
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Nw I gve dolo but fever not getting low
But when I gve meftalp fever get lower sudeenly.my baby also get active after 6 hrs nly fever raise.
Brief Answer:
Mefenamic acid will have immediate effect but gastritis is a side effect
Detailed Answer:
I understand..mefenamic acid will have immediate effect on temperature but gastritis is a side effect and possibility. That is the reason why I suggested only Paracetamol please.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
Mefenamic acid will have immediate effect but gastritis is a side effect
Detailed Answer:
I understand..mefenamic acid will have immediate effect on temperature but gastritis is a side effect and possibility. That is the reason why I suggested only Paracetamol please.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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