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Is Panadol And Meftal Syrup Safe To Treat Flu?

Dear Doctor my daughter is 17 months old and is havinf a flue for 5 continuous days. My pediatrician recommended Meftal T if the fever goes up.It is stated that the syrup should be taken 2.5 ml twice daily. Should I give Panadol syrup in between along with Meftal or just Meftal alone for my baby.
Tue, 10 Feb 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

No, please use the single drug like you can use meftal only.

Panadol is paracetamol. Both drugs have similar compound.

Action of both the drugs are same. So its needless to give both the drugs simultaneously.

Fever and pain can be controlled by the single drug alone there is no need to take the second drug.

Please maintain optimum hydration to the baby.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM
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Is Panadol And Meftal Syrup Safe To Treat Flu?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. No, please use the single drug like you can use meftal only. Panadol is paracetamol. Both drugs have similar compound. Action of both the drugs are same. So its needless to give both the drugs simultaneously. Fever and pain can be controlled by the single drug alone there is no need to take the second drug. Please maintain optimum hydration to the baby. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM