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Baby Suffering From Fever, On Calpol, Temperature Lowered, Sweating Profusely. Alternative Medicine?
Hi - I have a 5 month old son who is suffering from fever (100 degrees) since yesterday. We have given him Calpol (14 drops) 3 times (morning, evening and night). Today his temperature is not high. However he is very weak and sweating profusely. Someone suggested to use Darolac in this case ( ORS ). Is it advisable? Is there any alternative?
Tue, 28 Aug 2012
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The fever might be due to viral fever. Continue Calpol for one more day, if fever still continue than consult your doctor and get a antibiotic course. You can give ORS or any other electrolyte powder but it is indicates in loose stools or electrolyte imbalance. This is no side effect if you give this. For alternate, you can give sugar and salt mixed in boiled or RO filtered water.
If your son has cold or cough, than protect him from changing climate and change his wet clothes regularly.
Consult your doctor if fever continues.
Best Wishes
The fever might be due to viral fever. Continue Calpol for one more day, if fever still continue than consult your doctor and get a antibiotic course. You can give ORS or any other electrolyte powder but it is indicates in loose stools or electrolyte imbalance. This is no side effect if you give this. For alternate, you can give sugar and salt mixed in boiled or RO filtered water.
If your son has cold or cough, than protect him from changing climate and change his wet clothes regularly.
Consult your doctor if fever continues.
Best Wishes
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