Suggest Treatment For Constant Fever In A Child

Posted on Tue, 17 Jan 2017

Question: My 6 months old daughter is suffering from fever since last two days.... Initially I gave her crocin but her fever didn't come under control so doc suggested for metal p. Dosage of 2.5 ml SOS. Is it OK for 6 mths old...?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
3ml should be reasonable for your child.

Detailed Answer:
Detailed Answer:
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Meftal P contains mefenamic acid which can be given at 4 to 6.5 mg/kg per dose (maximum 25 mg/kg/day). The syrup contains 50 mg/5ml. So, for a 8 kg child the dose would be 40 mg which is equivalent to 4 ml. If you can mention the body weight of the child, I can tell you the exact amount required. Alternatively, you can calculate it from the details I have mentioned.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng