Child Prescribed Metal P For Viral. Still Have High Fever. What To Do?

Posted on Sat, 23 Nov 2013

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Question : My 14 month baby have viral ... Doc in the morning prescribed metal p.....three dozes given already...throughout the day fever was on and off....now at midnight fever is 102.7....what should I do.

Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer: relax Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. I unserstand your concern. I suggest you to : -give combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen as per dosage.15mg/kg 6to 8 hourly. -do tepid sponging of whole body. -give plenty if fluids. In the morning get her evaluated by pediatrician . Hope I have answerwd your query. Wishing your baby good health. God bless...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (26 minutes later)

Can we give crocin syrup if fevr cntinues....with sponging fever is 100.5 now.....shd we get him flu shots?

Answered by Dr. Synthyia Bhagat (6 hours later)

Brief Answer: yes give crocin Detailed Answer: Thanks for your follow up. Yes you can give crocin if fever is above 100F. Regarding flu shorts consult your pediatrician.as strains are changing. Hopr this helps. Take care...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar