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How Long Should Meftal P Syrup Be Given To An Infant For Fever?

Hi my son 8 and half month old and was suffering from fever from 2 days..for 2 days I gave him calpol pideatric drops with taximo o syrup..it didn t work.yesterday night when visited doctor he suggested meftal p syrup 2 ml..now the fever has come down should continue with meftal p
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has fever which could be due to bacterial or viral infection. Need not to worry about it. You can continue with Meftal P. Monitor dosage for child. Give mild dose after every 4hrly as Meftal-p contains mefamic acid and paracetamol. You can give crocin syrup 5ml 4-5 times a day depending upon fever. If fever increases do tepid sponging as well with cold water.Visit pediatrician once if symptoms keeps on persisting. The most common side effects of Meftal-P are gastritis, abdominal discomfort, bleeding, so it should not given on empty stomach and the duration of treatment should not be long. You should keep child dehydrated always.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Long Should Meftal P Syrup Be Given To An Infant For Fever?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child has fever which could be due to bacterial or viral infection. Need not to worry about it. You can continue with Meftal P. Monitor dosage for child. Give mild dose after every 4hrly as Meftal-p contains mefamic acid and paracetamol. You can give crocin syrup 5ml 4-5 times a day depending upon fever. If fever increases do tepid sponging as well with cold water.Visit pediatrician once if symptoms keeps on persisting. The most common side effects of Meftal-P are gastritis, abdominal discomfort, bleeding, so it should not given on empty stomach and the duration of treatment should not be long. You should keep child dehydrated always. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari