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Can Crocin Be Given To A Toddler With Fever Despite Administering Calpol Suspension And Meftal-P?
Posted on
Sun, 22 Jul 2018
Sun, 22 Jul 2018
Answered on
Tue, 22 Nov 2022
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Question : Hi ,
I have a daughter of 1.7 years old.She is suffering from fever since morning.i gave her calpol suspension 1.5 ml in morning , then 1.5 ml at 12 noon and 1.5 ml at 6.30 pm.Still her fever is not reduced and it is little less then 102.I gave her Meftal P at 11 PM. Can I give her Crocin at 11.30 PM ??
I have a daughter of 1.7 years old.She is suffering from fever since morning.i gave her calpol suspension 1.5 ml in morning , then 1.5 ml at 12 noon and 1.5 ml at 6.30 pm.Still her fever is not reduced and it is little less then 102.I gave her Meftal P at 11 PM. Can I give her Crocin at 11.30 PM ??
Brief Answer:
Dose of Crocin is independent of Meftal P
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections. Irrespective of treatment it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days. Often such viral infections manifest with fever. You can give her Crocin at 11.30 pm (the time has possibly passed). If your child has fever with temperature more than 100°F, you need to give paracetamol (Crocin) to it bring down. I do not suppose the dose is correct.
Please let me know the body weight and I will guide you accordingly. Also use tepid sponging. If paracetamol is not effective in bringing down the temperature, you may need to use Meftal-P (mefenamic acid) which is more effective. The minimum gap between two doses of Crocin is 4-6 hours. The doses of Crocin and Meftal P are independent of each other. Minimum gap between doses of Meftal P is 6-8 hours.
If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. If not, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the child evaluated.
Please be patient. It may take a few days for the recovery to occur. It should spontaneously resolve in 5-7 days.
Hopefully that would help. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
Dose of Crocin is independent of Meftal P
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections. Irrespective of treatment it usually spontaneously resolves in 5-7 days. Often such viral infections manifest with fever. You can give her Crocin at 11.30 pm (the time has possibly passed). If your child has fever with temperature more than 100°F, you need to give paracetamol (Crocin) to it bring down. I do not suppose the dose is correct.
Please let me know the body weight and I will guide you accordingly. Also use tepid sponging. If paracetamol is not effective in bringing down the temperature, you may need to use Meftal-P (mefenamic acid) which is more effective. The minimum gap between two doses of Crocin is 4-6 hours. The doses of Crocin and Meftal P are independent of each other. Minimum gap between doses of Meftal P is 6-8 hours.
If your child is otherwise active and playful, I would not be concerned. If not, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the child evaluated.
Please be patient. It may take a few days for the recovery to occur. It should spontaneously resolve in 5-7 days.
Hopefully that would help. Feel free to write back in case of further queries.
Regards
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