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Suggest Treatment For Cough, Stomach Pain And Fever

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Question : I have a nine year girl with a cough stomach ache and 100 degree fever. What can I give her to reduce the fever?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
paracetamol

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

the safest drug to use in most cases is paracetamol (acetaminophen). The dosage depends on the child's weight. 10-15mg per Kg per dose. You can give this dose 4-5 times per day (every 5-6 hours that is). For example for a child weighing 30Kg the dosage is 300-450mg 4-5 times per day. To be on the safe side you can try the lowest doses first and escalate as appropriate.

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Suggest Treatment For Cough, Stomach Pain And Fever

Brief Answer: paracetamol Detailed Answer: Hello, the safest drug to use in most cases is paracetamol (acetaminophen). The dosage depends on the child's weight. 10-15mg per Kg per dose. You can give this dose 4-5 times per day (every 5-6 hours that is). For example for a child weighing 30Kg the dosage is 300-450mg 4-5 times per day. To be on the safe side you can try the lowest doses first and escalate as appropriate. Kind Regards!