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Is Meftal P Safe For The Kid?

Child 5 years - has fever from morning - gave two doeses of Calpol Syrup from morning, 2nd dose approx 3 hours back. Since We could not give another dose of Calpol right away, called doctor. he has suggested Meftal P 6 ml now and 6 ml tomorrow morning. Is Meftal P safe for the kid?
Fri, 8 Mar 2019
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Hello,

Please don't get panic. Yes, meftal-p is safe if given in prescribed Doses & duration as advised by Dr. It's basically NSAID group of medicine.

To control Fever I would suggest you to give Paracetamol 6 hourly in Doses as per the weight of the kid.

And if Fever is on the higher side (>100°F) then cold sponging shall be helpful to bring down the body temperature.

4 hourly temperature charting shall be helpful to decide further course of treatment & need for investigations to be planned.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ajaygupta009, General & Family Physician
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Is Meftal P Safe For The Kid?

Hello, Please don t get panic. Yes, meftal-p is safe if given in prescribed Doses & duration as advised by Dr. It s basically NSAID group of medicine. To control Fever I would suggest you to give Paracetamol 6 hourly in Doses as per the weight of the kid. And if Fever is on the higher side ( 100°F) then cold sponging shall be helpful to bring down the body temperature. 4 hourly temperature charting shall be helpful to decide further course of treatment & need for investigations to be planned. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ajaygupta009, General & Family Physician