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Can Calpol And Maxtra-P Be Given Together For Fever In Infant?
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Sun, 30 Nov 2014
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Question : I have given maxtra p(ds) within one and haf hr. Of giving calpol250mg to my daughter .she is havin high fever 102.3 is it ok i coud remember that what was written in dr. Pricscription she 12ys old snd wight apox35 kg
Brief Answer:
There is no risk of over dosage
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Both Maxtra p and Calpol contain Paracetamol as the active ingredient. The dosage of Paracetamol is 10 to 15 mg per kilogram per dose. So dosage for you daughter would be 350 to 500 mg per dose . It is perfectly fine if you given Maxtra within 90 minutes of giving Calpol 250 mg, there is no risk of over dosage.
I would also suggest the following
1. Tepid sponging : Whole body tepid sponging with tap water at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes after giving antipyretic like Paracetamol will help in rapidly bringing down temperature to normal.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
There is no risk of over dosage
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Both Maxtra p and Calpol contain Paracetamol as the active ingredient. The dosage of Paracetamol is 10 to 15 mg per kilogram per dose. So dosage for you daughter would be 350 to 500 mg per dose . It is perfectly fine if you given Maxtra within 90 minutes of giving Calpol 250 mg, there is no risk of over dosage.
I would also suggest the following
1. Tepid sponging : Whole body tepid sponging with tap water at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes after giving antipyretic like Paracetamol will help in rapidly bringing down temperature to normal.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
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