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Will Meftal P Help If Fever Persists In Child?
my daughter was suffering from cold for the past 5daysassociated with fever iam using fepanil and alerid if temp goes beyond 100f then iam using meftal p by using that fever comes down but my question is that if fever persists for more than 4days shall we use meftal p for my kid?
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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Fever for 4 days without any localizing signs could be a viral illness. Usually, rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child between 2 episodes of fever on the same day.
If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes, it will be there for 4 to 7 days. So, do not worry about duration if the kid is active.
Paracetamol can be given in the dosage of 15mg/kg every 4 to 6 hour that too only if fever is more than 100°F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
Meftal-P contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of developing gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Fever for 4 days without any localizing signs could be a viral illness. Usually, rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child between 2 episodes of fever on the same day.
If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes, it will be there for 4 to 7 days. So, do not worry about duration if the kid is active.
Paracetamol can be given in the dosage of 15mg/kg every 4 to 6 hour that too only if fever is more than 100°F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
Meftal-P contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of developing gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani
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