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Can Meftal P Be Given To Bring Down High Fever In A Child?

Sr my daughter 9 years weight 37 kg yesterday start fever and throat infection my family doctor say tab azitromycin 250 mg BD and paracetamol tds but yesterday night she was high fever lam paracetamol given this time fever high so we can use meftal p 250?
Tue, 11 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Yes, you can give Meftal in a high-grade fever. When fever is not coming down with Paracetamol, cold sponging can be done.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sreekanthababu Polthi,
Pediatrician
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Can Meftal P Be Given To Bring Down High Fever In A Child?

Hi, Yes, you can give Meftal in a high-grade fever. When fever is not coming down with Paracetamol, cold sponging can be done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sreekanthababu Polthi, Pediatrician