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How Should Recurrent Fever In A Toddler Be Treated And Cured?

Hi doctor my son is suffering with fever since day before yesterday night and the fever is recurring in every 5 hours it is reaching till 102-103 degree Farenheit, can i give him azithral 200 , 3 ml dosage. My toddler is 23 months old and weighs 12 kgs
Mon, 5 Feb 2024
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Hi,

Normally, you may try to reduce fever with OTC like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen etc. However, if the fever does not subsides or lowers with these measures, you should see your doctor for a proper diagnosis & treatment.

Still, it is never advised to start an antibiotic without consultation of your doctor. In some cases, even the requirement of antibiotics is not there. However, usual dose of Azithromycin in toddler is 12mg/Kg body weight in a single dose, usually taken for five days. Therefore, in case of your son the right dose of syrup Azithral 200 is definitely about 3 ml daily.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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How Should Recurrent Fever In A Toddler Be Treated And Cured?

Hi, Normally, you may try to reduce fever with OTC like acetaminophen or Ibuprofen etc. However, if the fever does not subsides or lowers with these measures, you should see your doctor for a proper diagnosis & treatment. Still, it is never advised to start an antibiotic without consultation of your doctor. In some cases, even the requirement of antibiotics is not there. However, usual dose of Azithromycin in toddler is 12mg/Kg body weight in a single dose, usually taken for five days. Therefore, in case of your son the right dose of syrup Azithral 200 is definitely about 3 ml daily. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician