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Can Calpol And Maxtra-P Be Given Together For Fever In Infant?

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Posted on Wed, 24 Dec 2014
Question: I have given maxtra p(ds) within one and haf hr. Of giving calpol250mg to my daughter .she is havin high fever 102.3 is it ok i coud remember that what was written in dr. Pricscription she 12ys old snd wight apox35 kg
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is no risk of over dosage

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr XXXXXXX

Both Maxtra p and Calpol contain Paracetamol as the active ingredient. The dosage of Paracetamol is 10 to 15 mg per kilogram per dose. So dosage for you daughter would be 350 to 500 mg per dose . It is perfectly fine if you given Maxtra within 90 minutes of giving Calpol 250 mg, there is no risk of over dosage.

I would also suggest the following

1. Tepid sponging : Whole body tepid sponging with tap water at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes after giving antipyretic like Paracetamol will help in rapidly bringing down temperature to normal.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.


Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
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Can Calpol And Maxtra-P Be Given Together For Fever In Infant?

Brief Answer: There is no risk of over dosage Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcaremagic Greetings of the day Dear Mr XXXXXXX Both Maxtra p and Calpol contain Paracetamol as the active ingredient. The dosage of Paracetamol is 10 to 15 mg per kilogram per dose. So dosage for you daughter would be 350 to 500 mg per dose . It is perfectly fine if you given Maxtra within 90 minutes of giving Calpol 250 mg, there is no risk of over dosage. I would also suggest the following 1. Tepid sponging : Whole body tepid sponging with tap water at room temperature 15 to 20 minutes after giving antipyretic like Paracetamol will help in rapidly bringing down temperature to normal. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take care Best regards Dr Deepak Kaltari