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Will Taking Calpol Be Safe For Fever?
Hello all, My daughter is 3 years old (2 years 11 months) and she is having fever for the last 4 days. We are giving her Calpol 250 mg 3 times a day with dosage of 5 ml. The fever goes & comes. Sometimes she is active & sometimes she feels tired and lay-down. She is only on liquid diet. 2 days ago, she developed small swelling on the gums. (mouth). Can you please advise me on whether continue the “Calpol 250 mg 3 times a day with dosage of 5 ml or Visit the doctor”. Appreciate your direction & advise on this. Thank you.
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Hi thank you for choosing healthcare magic. For your child's age the calpol 5ml is sufficient, you can give her every 4 to 6hrly according to her temperature. She is most probably having viral infection as she fine in between fever episodes. Just wait and watch for another two days and if fever is still persisting or she is dull in between, kindly consult your doctor.
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Dr J Sravanthi,
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Dr J Sravanthi,
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