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What Causes Headache, Fever, Cough And Cold In A Child?
Question: My daughter[7+ yrs old] having headache and fever [around 100-101] for the last 48 hours and we are giving 5ml FEBREX-250ml to her every 3-4 hours interval, after taking taking medicine the fever subsides and comes again after 3-4 hours. Could you please let me know the reason for same, she is also having cough and cold.
Please read FEBREX 250mg - 5ml 3 times aday.
Please read FEBREX 250mg - 5ml 3 times aday.
Brief Answer:
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have gone through your question. The most likely reason for your daughter's illness seems to be respiratory tract infection. Self limiting viral infections are most likely cause and usually start improving in 3-5 days. It needs just symptomatic treatment. You may continue with Febrex syrup. It is fine but the dose looks inadequate as per her age. Kindly mention your daughter's current weight so that I may suggest you the proper dose.
Regards
Dr. Archana Verma
Do not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have gone through your question. The most likely reason for your daughter's illness seems to be respiratory tract infection. Self limiting viral infections are most likely cause and usually start improving in 3-5 days. It needs just symptomatic treatment. You may continue with Febrex syrup. It is fine but the dose looks inadequate as per her age. Kindly mention your daughter's current weight so that I may suggest you the proper dose.
Regards
Dr. Archana Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Weight is around 21-22kg.
Brief Answer:
Increase the dose
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your information. I would suggest Syp. Febrex (250mg) 7.5 ml/dose. Repeat the dose after 6-8 hours if fever persists or recurs.
If there is no improvement in frequency of fever spikes after 72 hours of illness or there is onset of any other symptoms, then visit a pediatrician for complete clinical evaluation.
Ensure proper diet and plenty of water consumption.
Take care
Increase the dose
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your information. I would suggest Syp. Febrex (250mg) 7.5 ml/dose. Repeat the dose after 6-8 hours if fever persists or recurs.
If there is no improvement in frequency of fever spikes after 72 hours of illness or there is onset of any other symptoms, then visit a pediatrician for complete clinical evaluation.
Ensure proper diet and plenty of water consumption.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I need the second opinion here please with correct line of treatment urgently.
Brief Answer:
This is correct line of treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Febrex has paracetamol which is actually correct line of treatment in such symptoms. You may give Syp. Meftal P in case the fever doesn't respond to Febrex or paracetamol. Use antihistamines such as Syp. Maxtra if the cough and cold is severe.
This is correct line of treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Febrex has paracetamol which is actually correct line of treatment in such symptoms. You may give Syp. Meftal P in case the fever doesn't respond to Febrex or paracetamol. Use antihistamines such as Syp. Maxtra if the cough and cold is severe.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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