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Suggest Treatment For Fever

Posted on Sat, 25 Oct 2014

Question: Hi my 2 yr daughter has had 100 fever off and on for a day. Now, she has 102 since this afternoon. 2 doses of paracetamol havent broken the fever. Shall I give her meftal or ibuprofen ? Or continue paracetamol 6 hrly ?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mefenenamic acid>ibuprofen>paracetamol as antipyre

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthCareMagic. Most of the fever in children are due to viral causes. High temperature is a cause of concern and need to be controlled immediately to prevent brain damage. Sponging with water at room temperature should give relief. Although paracetamol is mostly used, ibuprofen is more effective antipyretic and can be given. Metal P contains mefenenamic acid which is even more effective and works for a longer duration and can be given too. But do not give all the three. The minimum gap between any of these medicines should be 3-4 hours.

Hope that answers your query. Feel free to revert back with further queries if any.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (24 minutes later)

thanks. since we're concerned that the fever isn't breaking despite cold press, we will gice meftal. she's 2 yrs, 11 kgs. what dosage should we give her ?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Meftal P can be given

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. Syr Metal P - 5 ml should be right for your child. Giving once should keep the fever in control for 6-8 hours. Please continue giving cold sponging. Take the child to a pediatrician after getting the blood counts and CRP if the child does not feed well.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj