Is Recurrent Fever In A Child Despite Giving Ibugesic Plus A Concern?

Posted on Fri, 2 Jun 2023

Question: My son is of 5 years and having fever. No cold n cough.. I gave him Ibujesic plus last night and then today morning. As soon as I give him medicine, fever goes. After 4 -5 hours again the temperature goes high. Please advice

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It may continue for a few more days. You need to be patient.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Most often such symptoms are due to viral infections. If your child has fever with temperature more than 100°F, you need to give paracetamol (P-250, Crocin or Calpol) to it bring down. Also use tepid sponging. If paracetamol alone is not effective in bringing down the temperature, you need to use Ibugesic Plus (already contains paracetamol) which is more effective.

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,
Dr. Diptanshu Das
Pediatrician

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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (15 minutes later)

Do I need to give some antibiotics also?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not needed

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

No, you do not, at least not prior to getting the blood counts and/or CRP levels checked. Most often such fevers are due to viral cause where antibiotics are ineffective.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das
Pediatrician

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad