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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cold And Cough In A Child
Question: Hi Sir,
My son 19 months old weighing 12 KGS is suffering from severe cold and cough. we gave him t minic drops and ascoril LS 1 ml each. however he developed high fever 1 hour back. when we checked temperature it was 102 degrees F. we gave him Meftal P and did sponging. can you please suggest medication which will reduce the fever as we can feel his body to be hot. Thanks.
Best Regards, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX K
My son 19 months old weighing 12 KGS is suffering from severe cold and cough. we gave him t minic drops and ascoril LS 1 ml each. however he developed high fever 1 hour back. when we checked temperature it was 102 degrees F. we gave him Meftal P and did sponging. can you please suggest medication which will reduce the fever as we can feel his body to be hot. Thanks.
Best Regards, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX K
Brief Answer:
Check the dose of meftal P and continue sponging
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I can understand your concern. The dose of Meftal P for a 12 kg child is 4 ml. First of all, please check whether you have given the appropriate dose or not.
Continue sponging. Fever usually responds to Meftal P within 30-40 minute.
If fever persists even after that, then you may also give paracetamol. The dose of Paracetamol is about 180 mg that is 5 ml of syrup which contains 120 mg.
If the cough is severe, there is any breathing difficulty or fever is not decreasing, then please also consult emergency room immediately.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask further.
Regards
Check the dose of meftal P and continue sponging
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I can understand your concern. The dose of Meftal P for a 12 kg child is 4 ml. First of all, please check whether you have given the appropriate dose or not.
Continue sponging. Fever usually responds to Meftal P within 30-40 minute.
If fever persists even after that, then you may also give paracetamol. The dose of Paracetamol is about 180 mg that is 5 ml of syrup which contains 120 mg.
If the cough is severe, there is any breathing difficulty or fever is not decreasing, then please also consult emergency room immediately.
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask further.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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