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Is It Safe To Take Clamp Kid Forte For High Fever?

hi, my son is having fever from last three days, when he is awake, he doesnt have fever but the moment he sleeps his temperature goes upto 103 deg, he is 11 months old, i consulted the doctor and he sugested me to give CALPOL after every 6 hrs also timnic at bed time, but last full night he had fever, this morning doctor suggested for CLAMP KID FORTE, pls advice what exactly is going on with him,
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
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Hi

Welcome to the HCM

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The most common reason for fever in this age group is a self limiting viral illness. But since your child has high grade fever since last 3 days, it's important to rule out any bacterial infection as well. Antibiotics such as clamp kid forte should not be started before any proper evaluation.

I see such cases regularly in my clinical practice and advice complete blood counts and urine examination (routine and culture). Chest X Ray and throat swab may be taken in case the child seems to have respiratory tract infection on clinical evaluation. Antibiotics should be started if the reports are suggestive of bacterial infection. Else, symptomatic treatment should be continued.

Hopefully this will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further child health related queries.

Take care

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Is It Safe To Take Clamp Kid Forte For High Fever?

Hi Welcome to the HCM I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. The most common reason for fever in this age group is a self limiting viral illness. But since your child has high grade fever since last 3 days, it s important to rule out any bacterial infection as well. Antibiotics such as clamp kid forte should not be started before any proper evaluation. I see such cases regularly in my clinical practice and advice complete blood counts and urine examination (routine and culture). Chest X Ray and throat swab may be taken in case the child seems to have respiratory tract infection on clinical evaluation. Antibiotics should be started if the reports are suggestive of bacterial infection. Else, symptomatic treatment should be continued. Hopefully this will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further child health related queries. Take care