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Is Meftal P Safe For The Treatment Of Fever In Infants?

Hi my daughter is 6 months old. Having fever 101-102 since yesterday due to vaccination. No relief from crocin drops. Vomitting after every dose. Gave meftal p suspension got relief for 4 hrs then agn fever. Tried giving crocin again vomitting. Plz suggest whether to continue meftal p is it safe for infants or crocin is better? Only having top feed since fever not eating Nything. Thank u.
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Hello,

It's not safe to give Meftal P for the infants. It’s common for some children to develop a fever after vaccination. It is usually mild and subsides in 2-3 days. So, you don't have to worry about it. Meftal P Suspension contains Mefenamic Acid which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It carries the risk of gastritis, bleeding and kidney problems in the long run.

Crocin (Paracetamol) can be given in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500 mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100 F. It can also be given in the form of a rectal suppository. Along with Crocin, you can give her tepid sponging, proper hydration oral fluids, juice, etcetera.



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

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali

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Is Meftal P Safe For The Treatment Of Fever In Infants?

Hello, It s not safe to give Meftal P for the infants. It’s common for some children to develop a fever after vaccination. It is usually mild and subsides in 2-3 days. So, you don t have to worry about it. Meftal P Suspension contains Mefenamic Acid which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It carries the risk of gastritis, bleeding and kidney problems in the long run. Crocin (Paracetamol) can be given in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500 mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100 F. It can also be given in the form of a rectal suppository. Along with Crocin, you can give her tepid sponging, proper hydration oral fluids, juice, etcetera. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali