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And also giving wet wipes
ok, any other symptoms? Cough? Or runny nose?
But fever is not coming down
Nope..
meftal may not be the best to give, its a good pain killer
not such a good fever reducer
you can give dolo syrup instead
Ok..
Dolo ..any mg?
Maximum. How many times. XXXXXXX .
Times.. Also qty..
you can go to the pharmacy and buy dolo syrup
Actually in a village right now...give me other options as well..
ok, let me see what i can find
how many kgs does the baby weigh?
one moment
22kg..
ok one moment
And any injection do you suggest for quick fever reduce..
ok, you can give up to 5ml every 8 hours to the baby
ask for paracetamol syrup (that is the generic medicatio, there are hundreds of brand names)
Ok..
Do you have any more queries?
Reason forever
Reason for fever?
Reason forever?
Reason for fever?
Yes..
most of the time, fevers in this age are from a viral infection.
any antibiotic?
antibiotics are given only if the fever does not reduce in 4-5 days. Antibiotics don't work on a virus so it's useless to give
the babys own immune system will kill it
Ok..
Thanks..
if the fever lasts more than 4-5 days then it is more likely to be a bacterial
then we will start abx
Take care.
Ok.. Thanks..
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