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15 month old baby has 100degree fever
My 15month old toddler has fever of 100degree,weight 11kgs,giving calpol 100mg drops every 6hrs from last 36 hrs..how long can I give paracetamol
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A gap of 4-6 hrs is ideal. To be given if temperature is above100F.
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Keep a gap of 4/6 hours between subsequent dose
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Greetings
toddler can typically be given paracetamol for a limited duration to manage a fever before consulting a healthcare provider.
Since the child has already had it for 36 hours and the fever persists, a pediatrician should evaluate them if it continues.
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You can repeat next dose of paracetamol after 4-5 hours if fever is more than 100F.
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Make sure you are giving correct dose according to weight. Keep temperature monitoring and charting.
If fever continue or high grade or child is dull or other symptoms consult Pediatrician.
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Give liquids more and monitor urine output
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Give antibiotics
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Dr. Kondrupu Ravi Kishore
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Hai .. usually paracetamol drops can be given 6-8 hourly if temp more than 100.4 f , with adequate hydration & rest , > 36 febrile phase warrants consultation , watch for rash , soar throat, fast breathing, burning micturation, conjunctivitis, any swelling in and around neck , axilla , groin region , joint pain , swelling
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Child specialist consultation
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Adequate hydration , close monitoring
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically to nearby pediatrician or consult online.
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