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Infant Having Fever, Given Paracetamol, No Relief. What Do I Do Now?

Hi, I have a 16month old baby who has had fever for 2 days now. I have given her paracetamol and the fever comes down from 39.5 to 36.7. I tired to give her as lights clothes as possible on but now i can see her shaking like she s cold. what do i do now
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
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Namasthe
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Greetings of the day

Repeat dose of Paracetamol if she has documented fever again( Paracetamol may be given 4-6 times a day and every dose not exceeding 10mg/kg of bdy weight.

There is no cause of concern if following criteria are fulfilled

1. Accepting feeds well
2. Normal respiration
3. Sleeping well
4. Cry , tone and activity normal

if the above features are fulfilled its likely to be viral infection and should settle down. If the fever persists would suggest you to consult your Pediatrician


In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Wishing you happy and healthy life

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak K K
MBBS,MS,MCH
Pediatric Surgeon
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Infant Having Fever, Given Paracetamol, No Relief. What Do I Do Now?

Namasthe Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Repeat dose of Paracetamol if she has documented fever again( Paracetamol may be given 4-6 times a day and every dose not exceeding 10mg/kg of bdy weight. There is no cause of concern if following criteria are fulfilled 1. Accepting feeds well 2. Normal respiration 3. Sleeping well 4. Cry , tone and activity normal if the above features are fulfilled its likely to be viral infection and should settle down. If the fever persists would suggest you to consult your Pediatrician In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Wishing you happy and healthy life Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak K K MBBS,MS,MCH Pediatric Surgeon