Suggest Treatment For Persistent High Fever, Cough And Cold In A Child

Posted on Sun, 29 Jan 2017

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Question : Hi Doctor, our baby boy is now almost 11 months now.he is suffering from fever for the last 2 days. Doctor gave an injection after finding the temperature to be more than 103. The temperature came down but it's coming up again. Mefanorm was suggested for fever above 102 with dosage 2.5 ml once for 8 hrs. Taxim-o forte for 100 fever tacof-p for cold 3 times a day kufril-ls for cough. He has cough and cold and fever. Please give us your suggestion on what best we can do to have the fever subside. Thanks for your time

Answered by Dr. Arun (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to wait for 48 hours

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Based on the history and description you have given, your boy seems to suffer from acute respiratory infection.
Though usually viral, sometimes it can be bacterial too.
Only a proper clinical examination can identify the type of infection. Your doctor has rightly prescribed antibiotics and cold cough medicines.
Fever may take atleast 48 hours to show improvement. This happens usually as bacteria need repeated doses of antibiotics to kill them.
My suggestions
1. Follow your doctor advice and prescription. It is complete with appropriate dosage. Dont give additional doses just to bring down fever faster, to avoid side effects.
2. If no improvement in next 48 hours, get your boy reexamined to rule out ear or chest infection. Your doctor may order blood tests or xray if he feels necessary.

Ensure he drinks plenty of liquids to keep hydration intact.
If he becomes dull, poor intake and urine output, consult doctor immediately without delay.

Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Arun (32 minutes later)

thanks for the prompt response. baby is refusing to take Cefixime oral suspension IP and is vomiting it out. can we mix this with mothers milk and give him? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Arun (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Yes you can mix it and give.
No issues.
Wishing your child speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar