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What Is The Advisable Dosage Of Meftal-p For Babies?
My son (1yr 5months, male, 11Kg) is having viral fever and he is taking p125 and the fever is now 102F, My doctor has suggested Meftal-p (each 5 ml contains 100mg mefenamic acid) for high fever. I just misplaced the prescription and forgot the dosage told by doctor. Please let me know the dosage of meftal-p for my baby.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
Thank you for asking querry.
You can give 5.2 ml for the weight of your child for fever.
You can also do sponging for high fever with leukwarm water.
Hope you find this helpful.
Rate the above answer if you like it.
Regards,
Dr rushikesh kute
You can give 5.2 ml for the weight of your child for fever.
You can also do sponging for high fever with leukwarm water.
Hope you find this helpful.
Rate the above answer if you like it.
Regards,
Dr rushikesh kute
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