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Can Meftal-p Be Given To An Infant For Treatment Of Fever?

Hi doc my son is 10 months old n he is having fever since morning which is 100 + degree Celsius. But not more than 101 degree Celsius. N he is weighing approximately 10 KGS. I have been giving him calpol suspension 1.2 ml. But fever is not getting controlled. Should I give him meftal P. And how much ml?
Tue, 13 Aug 2019
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Hello,

Yes, you can give.

He may require antibiotics after pediatrician consultation.

Keep him hydrated.

He may require complete hemogram, urine analysis after consultation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale, Family and general physician
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Can Meftal-p Be Given To An Infant For Treatment Of Fever?

Hello, Yes, you can give. He may require antibiotics after pediatrician consultation. Keep him hydrated. He may require complete hemogram, urine analysis after consultation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam Kale, Family and general physician