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Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2015
Question: Hi Dr.., My 15 months old baby has fever of 101 F.. i need ur advice.. we started to give Crocin of 1.5 ml..
is that ok or what..
when fever started, her temp was 101.9 F., after we gave crocin of 1.5 ml at 4pm.. now ( 11.45pm ) her temp is 101.. what should i do..?

Hi Dr.. i m just waiting for ur advice.. i m little worried on my daughter..

Dr.. still i m waiting for ur advice..
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Answered by Dr. Irshad H Naqvi (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Relax, water sponging. proper dose of crocin

Detailed Answer:
Hi Dear
Welcome to the HCM,
Relax sir,
start tap water sponging and should be repeated every about 5 to 10 minutes gap till her temperature comes down
Give syrup crocin @15 mg per kg. it can be repeated 4 to 6 hourly.
15 month old child is approximately 10 kg of weight . For this weight about 5 ml of syrup crocin will be ok.
Give her plenty of water.
Please feel free for further clarification.
Thanks
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Suggest Treatment For High Fever In Child

Brief Answer: Relax, water sponging. proper dose of crocin Detailed Answer: Hi Dear Welcome to the HCM, Relax sir, start tap water sponging and should be repeated every about 5 to 10 minutes gap till her temperature comes down Give syrup crocin @15 mg per kg. it can be repeated 4 to 6 hourly. 15 month old child is approximately 10 kg of weight . For this weight about 5 ml of syrup crocin will be ok. Give her plenty of water. Please feel free for further clarification. Thanks