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Can Combiflam Syrup Be Given For Fever In Infant?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2015
Question: My child is 1 month 24 days old. He has been given vaccination yesterday after which he has a fever. But from yesterday his fever is not going. I have been given Lanol syrup by doctor . can I given combiflam syrup to my baby.
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Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can give combiflam

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Fever following vaccination is very common and this is due to response of body to the immunisation.

Lanol contains paracetamol and it is the safest antipyretic. You can give paracetamol 4 hourly if fever comes every 4-5 hourly. But if fever is not responding to lanol, either you can increase the dose (max. 15 mg/kg/dose) of paracetamol or you can start combiflam.

Combiflam contains paracetamol and ibuprofen. Ibuprofen should be avoided if there is a past history of decreased platelet count or kidney injury.
If there is no significant past history and kidney function is normal you can give paracetamol after consulting your pediatrician.
Continue feeding as proper hydration should be maintained during raised temperature.

I would be glad to answer if you have any further query.
Regards
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Can Combiflam Syrup Be Given For Fever In Infant?

Brief Answer: You can give combiflam Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Fever following vaccination is very common and this is due to response of body to the immunisation. Lanol contains paracetamol and it is the safest antipyretic. You can give paracetamol 4 hourly if fever comes every 4-5 hourly. But if fever is not responding to lanol, either you can increase the dose (max. 15 mg/kg/dose) of paracetamol or you can start combiflam. Combiflam contains paracetamol and ibuprofen. Ibuprofen should be avoided if there is a past history of decreased platelet count or kidney injury. If there is no significant past history and kidney function is normal you can give paracetamol after consulting your pediatrician. Continue feeding as proper hydration should be maintained during raised temperature. I would be glad to answer if you have any further query. Regards