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Question: My son is suffering from fever since yesterday.It is high grade fever going till 104DF.
He is complaining headache sometimes along with fever.
We are giving Meftal 500 mg to him on SOS basis.Yesterday he responded and fever was down for around 8 hrs.
But today even after giving Maftal, it is down upto 101 DF & that also after 3~4 hrs.After 5 Hrs it reached back to 103.
How to reduce his fever.What is the frequency of Maftal 500 mg which can be given safely.
Today he is complaining about stomachache also.
He is complaining headache sometimes along with fever.
We are giving Meftal 500 mg to him on SOS basis.Yesterday he responded and fever was down for around 8 hrs.
But today even after giving Maftal, it is down upto 101 DF & that also after 3~4 hrs.After 5 Hrs it reached back to 103.
How to reduce his fever.What is the frequency of Maftal 500 mg which can be given safely.
Today he is complaining about stomachache also.
Brief Answer:
Stomach pain could be due to Meftal - Avoid MEFTAL
Detailed Answer:
Hi....the stomach pain could be due to the gastritis caused by MEFTAL as it is an NSAID.
Stop using MEFTAL for fever.
Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all.
Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.
Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
Meftal contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Stomach pain could be due to Meftal - Avoid MEFTAL
Detailed Answer:
Hi....the stomach pain could be due to the gastritis caused by MEFTAL as it is an NSAID.
Stop using MEFTAL for fever.
Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all.
Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active.
Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.
Meftal contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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