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Can Gudcef And Calpol Be Given For Fever In Child?
Question: Can i use gudcef 50 antibiotic along with colpol syrup for 10 year old baby for fever 103 F.
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide the details about symptoms of your child
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but a more detailed information about your child's symptoms will be useful for a proper medical advice. Also, the age of your child is 10 months or 10 years as the dose of drugs will vary.
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Regards
Kindly provide the details about symptoms of your child
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to the HCM
I understand your concerns but a more detailed information about your child's symptoms will be useful for a proper medical advice. Also, the age of your child is 10 months or 10 years as the dose of drugs will vary.
Waiting for your reply.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
10 Months old,yesterday night baby done severe vomtings nearly 6 times.due to this morning she get fever of 101 F.after consulting doctor he has suggested gudcef 50 for infection.
Brief Answer:
No need for antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The most likely reason for these symptoms is a self limiting viral illness. It needs symptomatic treatment and it usually improve in few days. In case fever persists for more than 3 days and the child appears lethargic then go for blood test (CBC, CRP) before starting antibiotics such as Gudcef 50. There is no need for Gudcef at present.
At present, I would recommend you to start the following measures:
1. Syp. Ondansetrone or Domperidone for vomiting episodes.
2. Give Syp. Crocin or Paracetamol for fever spikes which are more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. You may repeat the dose after 6 hours if fever persists. Also, cold sponging will be helpful.
3. Ensure regular feeds and fluids to maintain hydration.
Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
No need for antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The most likely reason for these symptoms is a self limiting viral illness. It needs symptomatic treatment and it usually improve in few days. In case fever persists for more than 3 days and the child appears lethargic then go for blood test (CBC, CRP) before starting antibiotics such as Gudcef 50. There is no need for Gudcef at present.
At present, I would recommend you to start the following measures:
1. Syp. Ondansetrone or Domperidone for vomiting episodes.
2. Give Syp. Crocin or Paracetamol for fever spikes which are more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. You may repeat the dose after 6 hours if fever persists. Also, cold sponging will be helpful.
3. Ensure regular feeds and fluids to maintain hydration.
Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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