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Can MEFTAGESIC - DS Suspension Be Given To An 11-year-old?
My 11 year son (weight 31 kg) is sufferring from high fever (~102 F) since today morning. Giving Crocin DS helped to reduce fever till 101. But not further. It has rose again. Can we give MEFTAGESIC - DS Suspension to him? If yes, what should be the quantity? Kindly advice. Thanks.
Mon, 9 Sep 2019
Hello,
Meftagesic-ds suspension contains mefenamic acid and paracetamol. As he is 11 years old 10 ml up to 3 times daily. Be careful as crocin ds contains paracetamol only, while meftagesic contains paracetamol in combination with mefenamic acid. Stop giving crocin as it will cause paracetamol overdose.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
Meftagesic-ds suspension contains mefenamic acid and paracetamol. As he is 11 years old 10 ml up to 3 times daily. Be careful as crocin ds contains paracetamol only, while meftagesic contains paracetamol in combination with mefenamic acid. Stop giving crocin as it will cause paracetamol overdose.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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