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What Is The Treatment For Mild Fever In A Child?

Hi Doctor, I have 14 month old twins and my daughter woke up with a fever, 38.3 degrees Celcius, this morning and a couple of really dirty nappies. Initially, the temp dropped by itself but rose again just as quickly. I gave her childrens panadol, which again reduced her temp. They have now just woken up after their day nap, sleeping longer than normal, 2.5 hours. My daughters temp was 39 degrees C. She feels really hot. She is getting two molars at the moment. I am trying to keep her cool with wet face washers. I can't give her another dose of panadol just yet. Is it worth taking her to hospital (no Dr's open today, as it is Sunday), or should I wait it out?
Tue, 12 Aug 2014
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Thank you for asking querry.
Ok any drug for fever will take at least 1 hour to act,in between you can do tepid sponging with leaukwarm water.
Panadol you can give 6 hrly for the fever.
As age of your child is low better to see doctor if any signs of irritability,sick look,lethargy,not feeding well,not passing urine.
Hope you find this helpful.
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Regards,
Dr rushikesh kute
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What Is The Treatment For Mild Fever In A Child?

Thank you for asking querry. Ok any drug for fever will take at least 1 hour to act,in between you can do tepid sponging with leaukwarm water. Panadol you can give 6 hrly for the fever. As age of your child is low better to see doctor if any signs of irritability,sick look,lethargy,not feeding well,not passing urine. Hope you find this helpful. Rate the above answer if you like it. Regards, Dr rushikesh kute