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Suggest Treatment For Teething Issues In A Child

Posted on Tue, 24 Jan 2017

Question: My daughter is 9 months old(weight: 9-10 kg). She is going through too much pain during teething period(For fever-using T-98, seems like headache also). Could you please suggest any drops which could help her in teething period.
Can we give calshine? will it help? or any other medicine which could reduce teething pain.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Paracetamol will suffice - no medicines - use soft teething toys please

Detailed Answer:
Hi... Please do not any medicines for teething (like Dentonic). The safety and efficacy has not been established.

Use only Paracetamol for discomfort and pain.

But you can use soft teething toys without any liquid in them for biting as it will give a lot of relief.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (8 minutes later)

For how many days in continuity/freqently we can give paracetamol to baby?
& How safe it is?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dosage of paracetamol

Detailed Answer:
Hi...For pain or fever - 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 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.

If you can get back to me with the current weight of the baby I will be glad to suggest you the formulation and dosing as Paracetamol comes in 5 different strengths.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (57 minutes later)

What if fever is more than 98.5 & less than equal to 100F ?
We are giving T-98 for Fever.
Weight of baby:9-10kg

Also, Please suggest the dosage for T-98.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suggesstions on fever and pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi...coming to your queries directly -

1. You need not give Paracetamol for fever if it is less than 100F. But if it is equal to more than 100F you can give.

2. I suggest you use T-98 syrup (125mg/5ml strength) 5ml every 4-6th hourly only if fever is more than or equal to 100F or if there is pain.

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