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Is It Safe To Give Meftal For Fever?
Question: My 4 yr old nephew yesterday said he have throt pain now he have 102 temperature I am given him paracetamol 250 mg if the temperature not going down within 1 hrs is it ok to give him meftal.?
Brief Answer:
Not ok to give Meftal
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Meftal is not a very good drug to bring down the temperature. I recommend you to give syrup Ibugesic plus instead, it brings down the temperature and takes care of the throat pain as well. It contains a combination of paracetamol and ibuprophen.
I also recommend you to
1. avoid cold beverages
2. Keep him warm at all times
3. If he is able to gargle then salt water gargling in the best
4. If he is still spiking fever for more than 48 hours then he will need to be treated with antibotics
5. Avoid milk and milk products
I wish him a speedy recovery
Regards
Not ok to give Meftal
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Meftal is not a very good drug to bring down the temperature. I recommend you to give syrup Ibugesic plus instead, it brings down the temperature and takes care of the throat pain as well. It contains a combination of paracetamol and ibuprophen.
I also recommend you to
1. avoid cold beverages
2. Keep him warm at all times
3. If he is able to gargle then salt water gargling in the best
4. If he is still spiking fever for more than 48 hours then he will need to be treated with antibotics
5. Avoid milk and milk products
I wish him a speedy recovery
Regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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