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Suggest Medication For High Fever In A Child
Question: My daughter aged 3.5 years is suffering from high temperature of 104 and we visited a doctor who suggested antibiotic and crocin as medication however my daughter is not coopearting to take the syrups .kindly advice if we need to give her in form injection shots i
Brief Answer:
You may give paracetamol suppository
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I understand your concerns but don't worry. The likely cause of fever in this age group is self limiting viral infections. They need just symptomatic treatment. Antibiotics are not needed unless and until a bacterial infection is present.
As she is not accepting oral syrups, you may give anamol (paracetamol) suppository. The dose is 15-20 mg/kg and it can be repeated after 6-8 hours if fever persists. Also, cold sponging will be helpful. I would not recommend you injectable treatment at present.
In case the fever doesn't improve in 3 days, then go for laboratory work up. If she doesn't have any focus of infection then a CBC, CRP, Malaria test, Typhidot M, Chest X ray and urine examination will be useful. You may upload the reports for my reference.
Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
You may give paracetamol suppository
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
I understand your concerns but don't worry. The likely cause of fever in this age group is self limiting viral infections. They need just symptomatic treatment. Antibiotics are not needed unless and until a bacterial infection is present.
As she is not accepting oral syrups, you may give anamol (paracetamol) suppository. The dose is 15-20 mg/kg and it can be repeated after 6-8 hours if fever persists. Also, cold sponging will be helpful. I would not recommend you injectable treatment at present.
In case the fever doesn't improve in 3 days, then go for laboratory work up. If she doesn't have any focus of infection then a CBC, CRP, Malaria test, Typhidot M, Chest X ray and urine examination will be useful. You may upload the reports for my reference.
Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
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