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Posted on Fri, 19 Aug 2016
Question: Hi sir, my 3 year old have fever from last 3 days and sometime cough. When I give him Dolo 650 than he feel well for 6 hours but after 6 hour fever come back. Please suggest me better syrup.
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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Avoid Dolo 650

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Most likely reason for fever and cough in toddlers is self limiting viral infection. I would recommend you to avoid Dolo 650 for fever as the dose is very high for kids.
You may give him Syp. Crocin DS or Tylenol for fever spikes. The dose recommended is 15mg/kg/dose (maximum 500mg). You may repeat the dose every 6 hours if fever persists. Give him an antihistamine such as Syp. Cetirizine or chlorpheniramine for cough if bothersome. Ensure regular healthy diet and good water intake.

If the symptoms do not improve in next 2 days then visit a pediatrician for complete clinical evaluation and lab investigation. This is to rule out any associated bacterial infection.

Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj
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Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (16 hours later)
Hi, yesterday as per your description I give both syrup to my son but in morning when he wake up facing with the stomach. please tell me this is an side effect or normal pain.
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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to associated gastritis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The reason can be due to associated gastritis due to high dose of Dolo-650 which was given earlier. The pain of gastritis is usually burning type in the upper part of abdomen above navel and is associated with nausea or vomiting. You may give Syp. Digene for relief. If the pain is of different type then visit a pediatrician for clinical evaluation and definitive treatment.

Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Cough

Brief Answer: Avoid Dolo 650 Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concerns but don't worry. Most likely reason for fever and cough in toddlers is self limiting viral infection. I would recommend you to avoid Dolo 650 for fever as the dose is very high for kids. You may give him Syp. Crocin DS or Tylenol for fever spikes. The dose recommended is 15mg/kg/dose (maximum 500mg). You may repeat the dose every 6 hours if fever persists. Give him an antihistamine such as Syp. Cetirizine or chlorpheniramine for cough if bothersome. Ensure regular healthy diet and good water intake. If the symptoms do not improve in next 2 days then visit a pediatrician for complete clinical evaluation and lab investigation. This is to rule out any associated bacterial infection. Take care