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Reason For Child Sleeping For Long Duration When Having Fever And Cold?

Hello Doctor,

I have a 2.4 years old daughter.

she is been suffering from cold and mild fever for the past 3-4 days.

From yesterday i m giving her ambrolite syrup and calpal 250mg.

from yesterday night she is sleeping for long duration.

will she be feeling drowsy because of the medicine??

please advice
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yes calpol does have a mild sedative effect in children and so this could explain her sleepiness. children also tend to sleep more when unwell.

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Reason For Child Sleeping For Long Duration When Having Fever And Cold?

yes calpol does have a mild sedative effect in children and so this could explain her sleepiness. children also tend to sleep more when unwell. best wishes