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Infant Having Temperature, Given Calpol. What Should I Do To Bring Temperature Down?
I gave my 1 year old 5ml of calpol an hour ago and his temp is still around 39 degrees. He s been very drowsy most of the day but is playing now. He s in a nappy and tshirt and is drinking water regularly. What should I do to bring his temperature down? Thanks, Elza
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
Hi Dear
Welcome to the HCM
Calpol can be given every four hourly.
Plain water sponging is quite helpful frequently till the body is warm
Let her take plenty of fluids.
Watch for any other associated symptoms like running nose, cough, vomiting, loose motions, painful passing of urine, if any discuss with the paediatrician to evaluate and manage judiciously.
Hope the query is answered.
Thanks
Welcome to the HCM
Calpol can be given every four hourly.
Plain water sponging is quite helpful frequently till the body is warm
Let her take plenty of fluids.
Watch for any other associated symptoms like running nose, cough, vomiting, loose motions, painful passing of urine, if any discuss with the paediatrician to evaluate and manage judiciously.
Hope the query is answered.
Thanks
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