Kindly Suggest Which Medicine To Give My Child Is 2.5 Year He Has Fever Since Today ?

Posted on Fri, 19 Feb 2021

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Question : my son is 2.5 year he has fever since today morning . I have given calpol 3 ml in the morning and evening. kindly suggest which medicine to give my child

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam TK (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Calpol is enough

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

If he do not have any other symptoms and is otherwise playful and taking feeds, we need not worry. This is probably an acute viral illness. Just continue giving Calpol(4ml if he is 13-14 kg weight) every 6-8 hours for next 48-72 hours. Give enough fluids and a soft diet. He will be fine in a couple of days.

If fever persists beyond 3 days, fresh symptoms appear, or if he becomes dull and refuses to feed, we can evaluate further

I hope this answer will help
Let me know if I can assist you further
Dr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician

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