Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
My son 6+ yrs is having fever from past 2 days on and off.Have symptoms of lil phlem also.I have been giving calpol to him and gave little steam,he stopped eating anything.Can I give him Meftal or ibulgesic they are already available at my home.Please suggest.
Fever is a symptom of an underlying disease. There are many causes of fever such as malaria, typhoid, infectious mononucleosis, TB, Dengue etc. Calpol, Ibugesic and Meftal are anti – pyretic and it brings down fever. But these will not cure fever. These will provide symptomatic relief only. Advice 1. Table Taxim – O (50 mg) every 12 hurs per oral for 5 days 2. Calpol 500 mg per oral if fever occurs 3. Cold water sponging if fever is more than 100 degree Farenheight 4. Investigations – CBC, ESR, Widal test, blood smear for malaria parasite, and dengue NS1 antigen Consult a doctor with reports if fever is not relieved by above measures. Thanks
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Suggest Treatment For High Fever In A Child
Fever is a symptom of an underlying disease. There are many causes of fever such as malaria, typhoid, infectious mononucleosis, TB, Dengue etc. Calpol, Ibugesic and Meftal are anti – pyretic and it brings down fever. But these will not cure fever. These will provide symptomatic relief only. Advice 1. Table Taxim – O (50 mg) every 12 hurs per oral for 5 days 2. Calpol 500 mg per oral if fever occurs 3. Cold water sponging if fever is more than 100 degree Farenheight 4. Investigations – CBC, ESR, Widal test, blood smear for malaria parasite, and dengue NS1 antigen Consult a doctor with reports if fever is not relieved by above measures. Thanks