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23 months old fever

2020-10-07 21:03:00
Sir.. I have given my baby calpol 2.5 ml three times a day but fever comes again ..should I wait for 3 days And continue giving calpol when fever comes...he has runny nose too...
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Yes absolutely, wait for 2to 3 days if kid is active and playful... Continue calpol for fever... Give plenty oral liquids
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cetirizine 2.5ml once a day for runny nose..

Answered2020-10-08 02:16:35

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If the baby is active and feeding well with fever controlled by paracetamol for 5- 6 hours then no need of antibiotic , you can continue calpol 6 hours once and can give medicine for cold too if you have any. As u have neither mentioned age nor weight of the baby it's difficult to suggest dosage.

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How old is your baby and what is his weight? Based on that only I suggest dose of the medicine
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Give Calpol 6 hrly for fever and Syr Cetrizine for cold
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Wait for 2-3 days, if child is active and feeding well.

Answered2020-10-08 00:59:36

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