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Is Meftal-P A Safe Medication For Children?
Hello Doctor, My child is 8 years old and weighs 32 kgs, since he was a baby, the Pediatrician used to prescribe Meftal-P Syrup for his illness, i mean whenever he has fever. I want to get clarified to some points: 1) Is it safe to use Meftal-P ? 2) For how many days shall the medication be given ? 3) We tried Paracetamol for controlling the fever, but not succeed , hence we stick to meftal-p only, would any effects occur on my child ?
Tue, 13 Oct 2015
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Paracetamol is the safest drug to reduce the raised body temperature in young children. However, if the fever does not subside even after taking Paracetamol then Meftal-P can be given.
Meftal-P contains Mefenamic acid which can be given at 4 to 6.5 mg/kg per dose (maximum 25 mg/kg/day). It should be given at an interval of 6 to 8 hours .
The most common side effects of Meftal-P are gastritis, abdominal discomfort, bleeding. Hence, it should not be given on empty stomach and the duration of treatment should not be long.
Along with the medication, tepid sponging should be done to lower the raised body temperature. He should be encouraged to take plenty of oral fluids & fruit juices.
In case of such high temperature, I would suggest you to get him evaluated by pediatrician to look into the cause of fever and to treat the underlying cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Paracetamol is the safest drug to reduce the raised body temperature in young children. However, if the fever does not subside even after taking Paracetamol then Meftal-P can be given.
Meftal-P contains Mefenamic acid which can be given at 4 to 6.5 mg/kg per dose (maximum 25 mg/kg/day). It should be given at an interval of 6 to 8 hours .
The most common side effects of Meftal-P are gastritis, abdominal discomfort, bleeding. Hence, it should not be given on empty stomach and the duration of treatment should not be long.
Along with the medication, tepid sponging should be done to lower the raised body temperature. He should be encouraged to take plenty of oral fluids & fruit juices.
In case of such high temperature, I would suggest you to get him evaluated by pediatrician to look into the cause of fever and to treat the underlying cause.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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