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What Is The Dosage Of Panadol For Fever And Cold?

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My son is 2 years & 2 months old. He is having fever (101-102), cold & slight cough, since yesterday. I am giving panadol 9ml according to his weight, piriton 5ml twice a day, ataline 5ml twice a day. is it ok? should i see a doctor & start an antibiotic?
Tue, 4 Nov 2014
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Panadol contains paracetamol which needs to be given in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose at a minimum interval of 3-4 hours. It comes as syrup with 125 mg/5ml.
Ataline contains Terbutaline and can be given in dose 0.05-0.075 mg/kg thrice daily.
Had you mentioned the body weight of your child, I could have commented whether it is the right dose for him. You may calculate for yourself.
The dose of piriton is fine for a child of this age.
Most of such fevers are due to viral infections where antibiotics are not required.
You may remain in regular follow up with your pediatrician but it does not seem urgent at the moment.
Give the child steam inhalation.
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What Is The Dosage Of Panadol For Fever And Cold?

Panadol contains paracetamol which needs to be given in the dose of 15 mg/kg/dose at a minimum interval of 3-4 hours. It comes as syrup with 125 mg/5ml. Ataline contains Terbutaline and can be given in dose 0.05-0.075 mg/kg thrice daily. Had you mentioned the body weight of your child, I could have commented whether it is the right dose for him. You may calculate for yourself. The dose of piriton is fine for a child of this age. Most of such fevers are due to viral infections where antibiotics are not required. You may remain in regular follow up with your pediatrician but it does not seem urgent at the moment. Give the child steam inhalation.