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Child Having Fever. Given Meftal P. What Is The Dosage Of Meftal P?
hello my son has high fever since yesterday night and I have been giving Meftal P every 4 hours. Tonite also I gave it at 12:30 and the fever hasn t come down! it was 1021 at 12:30,99.6 at 2 am and is 102.6 at 3:30. can I give meftal P before completion of 4 hrs
Tue, 18 Jun 2013
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You didn't provide your son's weight in your query.
Usually, the dose of Meftal-P is 5 to 8 mg/kg per dose every 8 hours. Since the fever is not controlled even for 6 hours, there might be some serious underlying illness, so don’t delay consulting your pediatrician as he may suggest an antibiotic or orders an investigation.
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Dr. Pavan Kumar
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You didn't provide your son's weight in your query.
Usually, the dose of Meftal-P is 5 to 8 mg/kg per dose every 8 hours. Since the fever is not controlled even for 6 hours, there might be some serious underlying illness, so don’t delay consulting your pediatrician as he may suggest an antibiotic or orders an investigation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pavan Kumar
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