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Suggest Treatment For A Fever
my 11 months old daughter is suffering from high tem. since yesterday, we have given percetomol drops thrice again today temp is 102. 15 days back she was treated for cough/cold/fever wit antibiotics(5days). Pls suggest most of doctors are not available today
Tue, 12 May 2020
Hello,
Usually a fever will last 2-4 days. The acetaminophen (Paracetamol) will only last about 4-6 hours.
So you will have to give it again and again - but no more often than every 4-6 hours and no more than 5 doses in a 24 hour time period.
At 11 mos, you could also try Ibuprofen, which often lasts longer, more like 6-8 hours. You should dose it based on weight to get the best effect.
Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker
Usually a fever will last 2-4 days. The acetaminophen (Paracetamol) will only last about 4-6 hours.
So you will have to give it again and again - but no more often than every 4-6 hours and no more than 5 doses in a 24 hour time period.
At 11 mos, you could also try Ibuprofen, which often lasts longer, more like 6-8 hours. You should dose it based on weight to get the best effect.
Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Lisa Baker
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