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Which Is The Right Medicine For Child For High Fever?
My son is 7 years old and weighs 18 kg. Whenever he gets fever because of viral infection the fewer mostly goes upto 3 ...and the normal crocin syrup does not bring it down...which syrup is recommended for high fever. We used to give Meftal-P which the doctor said is not good and too strong.
Sat, 7 Jun 2014
Hi,
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Tepid sponging along with paracetamol 15 mg/kg body weight every 4-6 houly will effectively bring down the temperature.
Keep in cold atmosphere (air conditioned room)
Give plenty of water.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
Tepid sponging along with paracetamol 15 mg/kg body weight every 4-6 houly will effectively bring down the temperature.
Keep in cold atmosphere (air conditioned room)
Give plenty of water.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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