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Is Meftal P Effective In Reducing Fever In A Baby?

Doctor, my son is 6 yrs. Old. He s having cough and fever since yesterday. His fever was 101 yesterday. Today just checked his fever, it is 103. He is 21.8 kg. Shall I give him Metal P now? Could you please guide me with the dosage. As of now I was giving him crocin syrup. Thanks and regards.
posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2015
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Hello. I have gone through your question. Meftal -p is usually used for abdominal pain. Since your son has cough,it seems he has an upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest to start with an antibiotic like amoxycillin 200mg/5ml. 5ml three times a day along with crocin syrup, 5ml 4-5 times a day. Do consult a doctor if the fever does not subside. Thanks and Regards.
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Is Meftal P Effective In Reducing Fever In A Baby?

Hello. I have gone through your question. Meftal -p is usually used for abdominal pain. Since your son has cough,it seems he has an upper respiratory tract infection. I would suggest to start with an antibiotic like amoxycillin 200mg/5ml. 5ml three times a day along with crocin syrup, 5ml 4-5 times a day. Do consult a doctor if the fever does not subside. Thanks and Regards.