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Fever for 3 days
My 2 yrold baby has fever for 3 days.it comes every 5 6hrs.im giving paracetamol but it doesnt come down with it so i give meftal p.he is getting fever of 100-101f. Also has chest congestionand little cold.
No rashes or anything.when i consulted doc on 1st day he said its viraland chest is clear.
Pls tell what should i do.how long will this viral continue.babyrefusing to feed also
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As the fever is of just 3 days along cold and cough, it is very likely to be a viral infection. It will take 5-6 days to resolve. You should continue giving paracetamol instead of meftal p as it can worsen the ongoing congestion. If fever persist for more than 4 days than you have to consult the doctor again.
Next Steps
you can also give Syp Allegra 2.5 ml twice daily for 3 more days.
Health Tips
If fever does not respond properly to paracetamol than you can do cold sponging with tap water.
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