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Suggest Medication For High Fever In Children

i have a 10 year old daughter that has been running a fever today of around 101. We took her to a dr. this am. She was checked and given a antibotic. we have also given her motrin. well the fever has not gone down but it is rising. it is up to around 103.4 now. What should we do????
Wed, 21 May 2014
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Hi,
As antibiotic is started, nothing to worry, after infection subsides then gradually fever will be alright.
Meanwhile give Crocin or Motrin as and when required till fever becomes alright.
Give plenty of water with Motrin to get more perspiration.
Give him light diet,
Ok and take care.
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Suggest Medication For High Fever In Children

Hi, As antibiotic is started, nothing to worry, after infection subsides then gradually fever will be alright. Meanwhile give Crocin or Motrin as and when required till fever becomes alright. Give plenty of water with Motrin to get more perspiration. Give him light diet, Ok and take care.