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How Can High Fever In A Toddler Be Treated?
My child is 3.5 years old. He is having fever fluctuating upto 102f since 2 days. Am giving Calpol 250 every 6/8 hours as fever reoccurs. After giving Calpol the fever goes in about an hour. When there is no fever he is completely playful. But right now it s been almost 3 hours after giving Calpol ,still the fever has not gone below 102f. Can I give him meftal p.pleaze help.
Tue, 27 Feb 2018
Hello dear. Welcome to Healthcaremagic. I read your query and I understand your concern. You can use acetaminophen 15 mg per kg of body weight every 4- 6 hours for fever below 38.5 and over 38.5 ibuprofen 10 mg kg body weight. 7ml calpol
Take care. Hope my answer was helpful, if yes, vote helpful.
Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka ( general and family physician ).
Take care. Hope my answer was helpful, if yes, vote helpful.
Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka ( general and family physician ).
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