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Suggest Treatment For Fever In A 2 Year Old Child
Question: My son XXXX started getting fever from today evening. Around 10:30pm he had 101 temperature and I have him Paracetamol Pediatric Oral suspension (Dolo-250) 3ml. After an hour his temperature became 102.2. So, around 11:50pm I gave him Mefenamic Acid Suspension (Meftal-P) 3ml. Now his template is in control and he is sleeping well. Kindly advice the dosage I need to continue and is it necessary to visit a doctor for the current situation. He is not showing any restlessness and he is not cranky .
Also, what are the key things to observe when a kid of 2 years is having fever and when should I visit a doctor. And what are the basic medications i need to give and under what circumstances?
Also, what are the key things to observe when a kid of 2 years is having fever and when should I visit a doctor. And what are the basic medications i need to give and under what circumstances?
Brief Answer:
Letargy is the sign to look out for
Detailed Answer:
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The dose of paracetamol is 15 mg/kg/dose to be given at minimum interval of 3-4 hrs. It is basic fever medicine. Mefenamic acid is more effective and should be given at 5 mg/kg/dose (syrup 50 mg/5ml) to be given at minimum interval of 6-8 hrs independent of dose of paracetamol. Alongside tepid sponging may be given.
Lethargy and fever lasting for a week or more calls for urgent medical attention. Wheezing or any other symptoms that you cannot manage on your own calls for your doctor's visit.
Regards
Letargy is the sign to look out for
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Health Care Magic.
The dose of paracetamol is 15 mg/kg/dose to be given at minimum interval of 3-4 hrs. It is basic fever medicine. Mefenamic acid is more effective and should be given at 5 mg/kg/dose (syrup 50 mg/5ml) to be given at minimum interval of 6-8 hrs independent of dose of paracetamol. Alongside tepid sponging may be given.
Lethargy and fever lasting for a week or more calls for urgent medical attention. Wheezing or any other symptoms that you cannot manage on your own calls for your doctor's visit.
Regards
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