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Can Meftal P Be Given For Fever In Children?

Hello Doctor, my 4 year old son was having fever which never went above 100 till last night but today it shoot up to 103. We gave 2 times Crocin today since last morning woth 5-6 hours of gap. But now at 5 AM again temp shoot upto 102. Can we give Meftal P now ?
Sat, 3 Sep 2016
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You can give Meftal-P for fever. It is safe if given in dosage of 25 mg/kg in a day.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Pragnesh Limbachiya
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Can Meftal P Be Given For Fever In Children?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You can give Meftal-P for fever. It is safe if given in dosage of 25 mg/kg in a day. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pragnesh Limbachiya