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Child, Fever, Occasional Sneezing, Cough. Calpol Given, Ascoril Prescribed. Advise?

My daughter aged 5 yrs is having fever since last night to the tune of 100.6 deg F.Once I administer Calpol 250 mg-4 ml,fever is coming down to 96 deg F but again after five -six hours its rising to 100.6 deg F-100.8 deg F.She is having running nose,sneezing occasionally and also cough.Doctor prescribed Ascoril and asked to increase to calpol dosage to 5ml and asked to observe for 1-2 days before administering any antibiotic.Please opine.
Sat, 1 Jun 2013
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I think that you can continue the same treatment as viral fever subsides within 5-7 days. You may take the opinion of a pediatrician.

Please get back if you need any additional information
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Child, Fever, Occasional Sneezing, Cough. Calpol Given, Ascoril Prescribed. Advise?

Hi, Thanks for the query I think that you can continue the same treatment as viral fever subsides within 5-7 days. You may take the opinion of a pediatrician. Please get back if you need any additional information Best wishes