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When Should Meftal-P Be Given To A Child Having Fever?

My son started a fever at around 1:00PM IST and it had reached 103.5. He was given Tylenol and Advil alternated every 3 hours. He was taken to a pediatrician in Trivandrum India who advised he be given Meftal P (Mefanamic Acid Suspension) instead of Ibuprofin. His temp now is at 101.9 and he has chills/shivering. How long should we wait before Meftal is given to him as he Advil was given at 11:30 PM and the time now is 3:00 AM. He is 4.5 years old and 3.5 feet tall and weighs 43 Lbs
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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Hi,
There is no harm giving him Meftal-P medicine after 3 hours givinig Advil.
Important is to give plenty of water and keep him well hydrated so that profuse perspiration will bring temperature to normal.
Apply cold sponge on abdomen and forehead.
Ok and take care.
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When Should Meftal-P Be Given To A Child Having Fever?

Hi, There is no harm giving him Meftal-P medicine after 3 hours givinig Advil. Important is to give plenty of water and keep him well hydrated so that profuse perspiration will bring temperature to normal. Apply cold sponge on abdomen and forehead. Ok and take care.