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How To Lower Fever In A Child?

Hi! My 6 years old daughter is suffering from 101.7 fever since evening. We gave her crocine and the fever came down to 100. but now in the night the fever went up to 103 degree and now we gave her mefast 100 and checked after half an hour the fever was 102.7 degree. what should i do if the fever doesn t go down?
Fri, 24 Apr 2020
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Hi,

As per your query your child has fever which seems to be due to bacterial or viral infection. Need not to worry about it. You can continue with Meftal P. You can give crocin syrup 5ml 4-5 times a day depending upon fever. If fever increases do tepid sponging as well with cold water. Monitor dosage for child. Give mild dose after every 4 hourly as Meftal-p contains mefamic acid and paracetamol. Use mist humidifiers in room.

Visit pediatrician once if symptoms keeps on persisting. The common side effects of Meftal-P are gastritis, abdominal discomfort, so it should not given on empty stomach and the duration of treatment should not be long. You should keep child dehydrated always.

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

Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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How To Lower Fever In A Child?

Hi, As per your query your child has fever which seems to be due to bacterial or viral infection. Need not to worry about it. You can continue with Meftal P. You can give crocin syrup 5ml 4-5 times a day depending upon fever. If fever increases do tepid sponging as well with cold water. Monitor dosage for child. Give mild dose after every 4 hourly as Meftal-p contains mefamic acid and paracetamol. Use mist humidifiers in room. Visit pediatrician once if symptoms keeps on persisting. The common side effects of Meftal-P are gastritis, abdominal discomfort, so it should not given on empty stomach and the duration of treatment should not be long. You should keep child dehydrated always. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist