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Is Meftal 250 Mg Advisable For Fever?

My son is having fever from 27th morning with headache I am started giving calpol 250mg every 4 hours the temperauter is going 102.3 after giving calpol it will comedown up to 101.3 again it will increase so I can give meftal 250mg if i start giving meftal only that medicine should continue to how may days
Fri, 23 Sep 2016
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Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your concerns.

Yes, you can give meftal for fever but remember one thing while giving any medicine to children the dose depends on the weight of the child. If the dose is not sufficient then the drug wont show any effect. It is advisable to give the paracetamol 15mg/kg every 6th hourly to control fever. If fever still persists then you need to take him to the pediatrician as he may need antibiotic treatment.
Hope this answers your query.

Regards,
Dr.Alekhya.
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Is Meftal 250 Mg Advisable For Fever?

Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. Yes, you can give meftal for fever but remember one thing while giving any medicine to children the dose depends on the weight of the child. If the dose is not sufficient then the drug wont show any effect. It is advisable to give the paracetamol 15mg/kg every 6th hourly to control fever. If fever still persists then you need to take him to the pediatrician as he may need antibiotic treatment. Hope this answers your query. Regards, Dr.Alekhya.