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How To Treat Your Child's Fever?

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Question : What dosage can I give to my 4month old sufferin from fever. Doc told me 3.5ml every 4-6hrs. Is that fine or should I give less
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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Depends on the weight of the baby.

Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for asking Health care magic forum.

I have gone through your query. Are you giving paracetamol 125mg/5ml syrup ?
The dosage depends on weight of the baby. For 10 kg this one can be given 5ml.
If 5kg then 2.5ml . If 7kg then 3.5ml every 4-6 hrs is ok. If high fever is there then only dosage per 4hrs needed otherwise dosage per 6 hrs is enough.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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How To Treat Your Child's Fever?

Brief Answer: Depends on the weight of the baby. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for asking Health care magic forum. I have gone through your query. Are you giving paracetamol 125mg/5ml syrup ? The dosage depends on weight of the baby. For 10 kg this one can be given 5ml. If 5kg then 2.5ml . If 7kg then 3.5ml every 4-6 hrs is ok. If high fever is there then only dosage per 4hrs needed otherwise dosage per 6 hrs is enough. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.