Suggest Treatment For High Fever In An Infant
Brief Answer:
Dose of metal P is less
Detailed Answer:
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Given dose of Meftal P is less and that may be the reason fever is not subsiding.
Average weight of 9 month old child is 7-8 kg.
The dose of mefenemic acid is 8-10 mg/kg/dose.
Each 5 ml of meftal P contains 100 mg of mefenemic acid.So for this age dose should be at least 3.5 to 5 ml.
It may be repeated at an interval of 8 hours.
Do sponging also to bring down the temperature.
Please consult a physician for evaluation of cause of fever and management accordingly.
Please let me know if you have any queries.
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Dose of metal P is less
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for asking on this platform
Given dose of Meftal P is less and that may be the reason fever is not subsiding.
Average weight of 9 month old child is 7-8 kg.
The dose of mefenemic acid is 8-10 mg/kg/dose.
Each 5 ml of meftal P contains 100 mg of mefenemic acid.So for this age dose should be at least 3.5 to 5 ml.
It may be repeated at an interval of 8 hours.
Do sponging also to bring down the temperature.
Please consult a physician for evaluation of cause of fever and management accordingly.
Please let me know if you have any queries.
regards
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Dr. Yogesh D