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How To Treat Throat And Viral Infection?

Hi, my daugher is 2yr3 months old weighing 12kg. For last 2 months she had throat infection twice and viral infection once. Everytime she was advicd for antibiotics and meftal-P to reduce the infection and high temperture. Doctor even suggested to give Meftal-P (7.0ml) thrie a day even there is no fever. How safe is meftal-P for repeated administation for childen
Wed, 28 May 2014
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM!

I am sorry to hear about your daughters' condition.

First of all, I want you not to worry about the recurrent infections in your child. It has become quite common these days due to weather changes. However, I'd request you to take proper precautions to prevent infections in your child.

Meftal-P is a potent drug used to reduce fever in children. If fever doesn't come down, it may be given upto 4 times a day i.e 6 hourly.
I hope that you gave her and completed the entire antibiotic course and didn't leave it in between.

While bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, nothing much can be done for viral infections. Viral infections are generally self limiting and are cured in 6-8 days. Only symptomatic treatment may be given to reduce fever and cold.

To prevent recurrent infection, ensure your child is fed well with nutritious food. This will increase her immunity to fight against infections. Also, maintain hygienic conditions in your house with proper ventilation.

Hope this information helps.
Feel free to ask if you have any doubt.

Wishing your daughter a speedy recovery.

With warm regards,
Dr. Sridhar Reddy
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How To Treat Throat And Viral Infection?

Hi, Welcome to HCM! I am sorry to hear about your daughters condition. First of all, I want you not to worry about the recurrent infections in your child. It has become quite common these days due to weather changes. However, I d request you to take proper precautions to prevent infections in your child. Meftal-P is a potent drug used to reduce fever in children. If fever doesn t come down, it may be given upto 4 times a day i.e 6 hourly. I hope that you gave her and completed the entire antibiotic course and didn t leave it in between. While bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, nothing much can be done for viral infections. Viral infections are generally self limiting and are cured in 6-8 days. Only symptomatic treatment may be given to reduce fever and cold. To prevent recurrent infection, ensure your child is fed well with nutritious food. This will increase her immunity to fight against infections. Also, maintain hygienic conditions in your house with proper ventilation. Hope this information helps. Feel free to ask if you have any doubt. Wishing your daughter a speedy recovery. With warm regards, Dr. Sridhar Reddy