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Can Meftal-P Be Given For Fever?

Posted on Sat, 10 Sep 2016

Question: Hi sir, by mistake i have given 2.5ml of maxtra p syrup to my 6 month baby twice in an interval of 12 hours. She was having fever and instead of meftal i have given this medicine. Is this fine?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing will happen - she will sleep more for 24-48 hours

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... Nothing will happen. The drug in Maxtra will make her sleepy for 24-48 hours. Let her have good sleep.

But please be on the lookout for slow, shallow respiration or depressed breathing effort.

Meftal-P or MEFTAL contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P.

For fever - Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15mg/kg/dose (maximum ceiling dose of 500mg) every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol.

If you can get back to me with recent weight of the kid, I will suggest you the appropriate dose and preparation of Paracetamol.

Regards- Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (3 minutes later)

Thanks for quick response sir.

Her weight is 7.5kg. I have read somewhere not to give maxtra p syrup to kids less than 2 years and that too 2.5ml.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please give syrup P-125 4.5ml

Detailed Answer:
Hi... Please give syrup P-125 (strength 125mg/5ml), 4.5ml every 4-6th hourly that too only if fever is more than 100F.

I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link.

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Regards- Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 minutes later)

Thank you sir.
Surely i will get back to you incase of any concerns

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Will be happy to help anytime

Detailed Answer:
Hi... will be happy to help anytime.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar