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Suggest Treatment For Headaches, Cough, Cold And Fever In A Child
Question: My daughter[7+ yrs old] having headache and fever [around 100-101] for the last 48 hours and we are giving 5ml FEBREX-250mg to her every 3-4 hours interval, after taking taking medicine the fever subsides and comes again after 3-4 hours. Could you please let me know the reason for same, she is also having cough and cold.
Brief Answer:
Most likely viral URTI.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for your query.
1. These symptoms are common and suggest a viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
2. 5 ml of Febrex 250 syrup is not sufficient for her age. Use 7.5 to 10 ml 6 hourly.
3. If the fever persists, get a hemogram and tests to rule out dengue, malaria, chikungunya especially if there have been cases in the neighborhood.
4. Consult a pediatrician who can examine her and check her weight and decide the appropriate dose, use of antibiotics, anti-allergic (such as cetirizine) and cough medication (such as Ascoril Cough & Flu)
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Most likely viral URTI.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for your query.
1. These symptoms are common and suggest a viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
2. 5 ml of Febrex 250 syrup is not sufficient for her age. Use 7.5 to 10 ml 6 hourly.
3. If the fever persists, get a hemogram and tests to rule out dengue, malaria, chikungunya especially if there have been cases in the neighborhood.
4. Consult a pediatrician who can examine her and check her weight and decide the appropriate dose, use of antibiotics, anti-allergic (such as cetirizine) and cough medication (such as Ascoril Cough & Flu)
I hope that I have answered your queries. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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