Suggest Treatment For Fever In A Child

Posted on Wed, 17 Aug 2016

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Wed, 17 Aug 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi Doctor,

My Daughter currently 2 years is having fever with eye irritations. We have given crocin syrup for 2 year in night for fever even today she is still feeling irritation. Any medication that can be suggested.

Regards,
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Answered by Dr. Arun (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Try antihistamine like cetrizine

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Giving crocin or paracetamol is fine.
I would also prescribe antihistamine like cetrizine to such patients in my clinic. I usually prescribe around 2.5 ml twice daily for 2 to 3 days.
If due to Allergy or viral infection, it may respond.

I would suggest you to upload some pictures of the eyes if possible to understand better.

If irritation increases or eyes become red or with discharge , consult your Pediatrician or opthalmologist to rule out conjunctivitis. This may need special eye drops only after clinical examination.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.

Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar