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Does Calpol Help To Treat Fever In A Child?

Hello sir, My daughter is 2yrs 2months old. She is suffering from fever from today night. I was giving her calpol -250 mg oral suspension. Is it possible to cure her & how many times & how many doses i will give her. She is also suffering from wet cough. Please sir suggest me & guide me.
Tue, 9 Sep 2014
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1. Coming to Ist question , can calpol cure her ,

Calpol contains paracetamol which is safest drug used for symptomatic relief from fever , it will provide relief from fever , till disease causing fever resolves .Disease responsible for fever usually resolves itself by 3- 7 days , as most are due to viral infections resolve by that time , if there is any danger sign / symptom you need to consult your doctor ( baby dull even when fever is down , passing less urine than normal, poor oral acceptance , c/o throat pain or difficulty in ingestion, or any sound during breathing, rapid breathing , continuous high fever not relieved with paracetamol and tepid sponging , convulsion, or any change in symptoms like appearance of rash, cold extremities).

Coming to 2nd question :- how many doses and interval ,

assuming 12 kg your baby needs 180 mg ( 15 mg / kg ) that is 3.6 ml of Calpol 250 mg suspension , at this dose you can repeat it after every 6 hours. If fever is more, does not come down you can always do tepid sponging .

3. Regarding cough she need to be seen by doctor before suggesting any medicine.

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Does Calpol Help To Treat Fever In A Child?

Hi welcome to HealthCareMagic 1. Coming to Ist question , can calpol cure her , Calpol contains paracetamol which is safest drug used for symptomatic relief from fever , it will provide relief from fever , till disease causing fever resolves .Disease responsible for fever usually resolves itself by 3- 7 days , as most are due to viral infections resolve by that time , if there is any danger sign / symptom you need to consult your doctor ( baby dull even when fever is down , passing less urine than normal, poor oral acceptance , c/o throat pain or difficulty in ingestion, or any sound during breathing, rapid breathing , continuous high fever not relieved with paracetamol and tepid sponging , convulsion, or any change in symptoms like appearance of rash, cold extremities). Coming to 2nd question :- how many doses and interval , assuming 12 kg your baby needs 180 mg ( 15 mg / kg ) that is 3.6 ml of Calpol 250 mg suspension , at this dose you can repeat it after every 6 hours. If fever is more, does not come down you can always do tepid sponging . 3. Regarding cough she need to be seen by doctor before suggesting any medicine. Thanks