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10 month old-fever 103.7
My 10 month son suffering fever 100.9-103.7 since 2 days..doc said give meftal-p 3.5ml every 6 hours in case fever 103 or more..fever now 101.6 ..shud I give meftal same 3.5 ml or less..can I give Crocin otherwise..kindly reply asap
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Crocin is better and can be given upto 4 times a day if needed.Weight needs to be known for correct dosing.Meftal P can be used if fever crosses 102°F.
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Crocin is safer.....if fever not responding to crocin then use meftal p..weight is needed for proper dose....
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