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Suggest Remedy For High Fever In A Child
Posted on
Sat, 24 Oct 2015
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Question : My child got high fever 102.2 approx from Wednesday night, he is taking crocin ds, and after taking the medicine, fever is in under control for XXXXXXX 2 hours but whenever the effect dissolve the fever again rises up... Seeking advice regarding this, if any antibiotic prescribe which is work promptly.
Brief Answer:
Meftal P is more effective in controlling temperature.Antibiotics ineffective in viral fevers.
Detailed Answer:
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Crocin DS contains paracetamol which helps in bringing down the temperature. But Meftal P (mefenamic acid) is more effective in controlling temperature and you may try this medicine. The dose depends upon the body weight of your child. You also need to give tepid sponging to help in keeping the temperature in control.
Most often, children suffer from viral infections which manifest with fever. Unless the child grows lethargic you need not worry and just continue paracetamol. Antibiotics are ineffective in viral infections and do not help in faster resolution. Hence it might be of no use and need not be given. Irrespective of the use of antibiotics it usually takes 5-7 days for the fever to resolve. If it still does not come down, blood tests need to be done to rule out typhoid.
Let me know if you have any further queries and I would be glad to help.
Regards
Meftal P is more effective in controlling temperature.Antibiotics ineffective in viral fevers.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Crocin DS contains paracetamol which helps in bringing down the temperature. But Meftal P (mefenamic acid) is more effective in controlling temperature and you may try this medicine. The dose depends upon the body weight of your child. You also need to give tepid sponging to help in keeping the temperature in control.
Most often, children suffer from viral infections which manifest with fever. Unless the child grows lethargic you need not worry and just continue paracetamol. Antibiotics are ineffective in viral infections and do not help in faster resolution. Hence it might be of no use and need not be given. Irrespective of the use of antibiotics it usually takes 5-7 days for the fever to resolve. If it still does not come down, blood tests need to be done to rule out typhoid.
Let me know if you have any further queries and I would be glad to help.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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I am glad that you found the answer to be helpful. In that case I would appreciate if you close the thread with a positive review and a 5 star rating.
Wish you health.
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