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Are Ibugesic And Meftal The Right Medication For Fever In A Child?
My 11 month old daughter has fever due to throat infection..drugs prescribed are CRM Syrup 3ml x 3 times x 5 days..we started medication since yesterday..gave her ibugesic and p125 last night..she again has fever tonight ( 102f ) last dose of p125 was given at 9:30 pm, now it s 1:15 a.m ..can we give another dose??? Or should we give ibugesic, meftal etc to bring fever down???
Hi...for fever - 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-P 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-P. 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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Are Ibugesic And Meftal The Right Medication For Fever In A Child?
Hi...for fever - 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-P 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-P. 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).,