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Suggest Dosage Of Meftal-P For Fever

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Posted on Wed, 8 Apr 2015
Question: What is the dosage of Meftal P should i give to my daughter ? She is 6 years old, weighs 19.65 kg. Her temp is 103 deg
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Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (7 minutes later)
The dose of mefenemic acid for fever is 25 mg/kg/day in divided dosage.The dose is 7.5 ml(100/5 ml) or one n half tab(100 DT) for 5-9 year age group.Also do tepid sponging of body,it will help a lot.
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Follow up: Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (5 minutes later)
Thank you for your reply Dr.
I have a follow on question. If fever persists can i also give my daughter calpol in addition to Meftal-P? Say 5ml of Calpol 250mg every 4 hours?
Thanks again!
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Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can give paracetamol if fever persists even after giving meftal

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for the query

You can give paracetamol at a dose of 15 mg/kg 6 hourly along with the mefenemic acid as advised.There are also combination of mefenemic acid and paracetamol available in XXXXXXX But it is better to use the medication separately.Use the other drug after few hours after watching the response of first medicine.Do tepid sponging of body as it gives a very good result and has no side effect.
Fever is a manifestation of any infection or inflammation. The underlying cause must be addressed.
Aggressive control of fever may result in hypothermia,so be cautious.
This is a prescription drug and should be taken under physician supervision.
I will be glad to answer if you have any further query
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain

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Suggest Dosage Of Meftal-P For Fever

The dose of mefenemic acid for fever is 25 mg/kg/day in divided dosage.The dose is 7.5 ml(100/5 ml) or one n half tab(100 DT) for 5-9 year age group.Also do tepid sponging of body,it will help a lot. Please hit thanks if satisfied U can folow me directly through http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-pradeep-kumar/64036 Regards