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How To Reduce Fever In A Kid?
Hi, My 8yr old son is running a temprature of 103 since last night. I have given him meftal at an interval of 6hrs and also combiflam in between but the temprature is not going below 102. I have also been doing sponging. Kindly suggest what I need to do next.
Tue, 7 Jul 2015
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do not give mefthal and combiflam together. just use combiflam. both contain the same paracitamol and will be toxic to the child liver.
it will take 3-5 days for fever to subside in case of a viral fever .
do not worry about that.
give him plenty of fluids.
combiflam for fever, cool his body through tepid sponging with normal tap water frequently his chest arm pits back and fore head ears and face. this will lower the temperature. this will be sufficient.
in-case fever is severe take him to pediatrician he may need admission and blood investigation.
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Have a wonderful time ahead.
Best Regards!
Dr. Arunmozhi varman
do not give mefthal and combiflam together. just use combiflam. both contain the same paracitamol and will be toxic to the child liver.
it will take 3-5 days for fever to subside in case of a viral fever .
do not worry about that.
give him plenty of fluids.
combiflam for fever, cool his body through tepid sponging with normal tap water frequently his chest arm pits back and fore head ears and face. this will lower the temperature. this will be sufficient.
in-case fever is severe take him to pediatrician he may need admission and blood investigation.
Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile.
Have a wonderful time ahead.
Best Regards!
Dr. Arunmozhi varman
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