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Is Diclofenac Sodium 12.5mg (half) Inserted To The Anus Safe For Reducing The Fever In A Infant?
Hi! My son is 9 months old. He had G6PD and now having fever measured at 39 celcius degree. We had just given him paracetamol (oral taking) 2 hours ago. Can I give him the Diclofenac Sodium 12.5mg (half) inserted to his anus. Please advice. Thank you.
Fri, 2 May 2014
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Diclofenac sodium can be safely given to your child.
G6PD deficiency child will not have any problem with Diclofenac.
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Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Diclofenac sodium can be safely given to your child.
G6PD deficiency child will not have any problem with Diclofenac.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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