Suggest Treatment For High Fever In A Child

Posted on Mon, 17 Oct 2016

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Mon, 17 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : Regards sir,my son is 6 yrs old and 16 kg weight, he is having high fever 102-103f,we gave him crocin ds ,but in 3 hrs fever again ,can we give him meftalp,tablet

Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may give him Syp. Meftal P

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Do not worry. You may give him Syp. Meftal P 4 ml if high grade fever is not responding to crocin DS. Tablet is not preferred preperation for this age.
Ensure proper clinical evaluation if fever persists.

Take care

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