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Suggest Treatment For High Fever In A Child

My son is suffering for high fever since yesterday morning 102-103.6. He is 10 years and 45kgs. His doc asked me to give alternate doses of meftal p 250 amd medomol 300. Its not really effective. I am also sponge him. According to 15mg/kg his dose will be 675 mg of paracetmol is this correct?
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Hi thank you for choosing healthcare magic. Fever medications in children are given according to their weight the maximum dose being 650mg. As your child is above average weight you can give him paracetmol dose of 650mg given every 4 to 6 hrly. If his fever is not coming down you can do whole body sponging with Luke warm water for his temperature to come down. Even then it's still persisting one dose of meftal can be given. But kindly note that fever per se is not harmful unless it is high grade for longer duration. kindly give him plenty of fluids also as they tend to be dehydrated. Hope this has been helpful to you, kindly feel free to contact again for any queries. Kindly rate the answer if so. Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For High Fever In A Child

Hi thank you for choosing healthcare magic. Fever medications in children are given according to their weight the maximum dose being 650mg. As your child is above average weight you can give him paracetmol dose of 650mg given every 4 to 6 hrly. If his fever is not coming down you can do whole body sponging with Luke warm water for his temperature to come down. Even then it s still persisting one dose of meftal can be given. But kindly note that fever per se is not harmful unless it is high grade for longer duration. kindly give him plenty of fluids also as they tend to be dehydrated. Hope this has been helpful to you, kindly feel free to contact again for any queries. Kindly rate the answer if so. Take care.