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Is Meftal P Or Is Azithral More Effective For Treatment Of Fever And Throat Pain?

My daughter (8 years and body weight 20 kgs) has fever since Wednesday and throat pain. As per my pediatrician gave her Ibugesic Plus and relent with throat lozenses and warm liquids. But since fever did not subside, was asked to begin Syrup Azithral 200 mg since yesterday night 5 ml once daily along with Ibugesic Plus for fever. Pain in throat persists. Wanted to know if Meftal P is a better option over Ibugesic Plus and what would be the dosage? Is Azithral the best medication for these symptoms?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Hi...she seems to be having a throat infection either bacterial or viral . But anyways as you have started antibiotic (Azithral) I suggest you complete the course. I am glad that you have posted the question before starting Meftal-P as it is not recommended in children.
Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
Meftal-P contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P.
Please see the following link where in I have published a scientific publication in a medical journal about not using Meftal-P (Mefenamic acid).

medind.nic.in/ibv/t10/i5/ibvt10i5p453.pdf

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,

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Is Meftal P Or Is Azithral More Effective For Treatment Of Fever And Throat Pain?

Hi...she seems to be having a throat infection either bacterial or viral . But anyways as you have started antibiotic (Azithral) I suggest you complete the course. I am glad that you have posted the question before starting Meftal-P as it is not recommended in children. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Meftal-P contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P. Please see the following link where in I have published a scientific publication in a medical journal about not using Meftal-P (Mefenamic acid). medind.nic.in/ibv/t10/i5/ibvt10i5p453.pdf Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,