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Fever maximum 102
My baby ( 1 yr 4 month weight 10 kg) is experiencing fever from today afternoon..her eagerness to have food also dropped.its getting as high as 102.5..can I have given calpil 120. 5 ml once..any other medication till we manage to give a visit to doctoe
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Hi I can fully understand your worry
Give CALPOL in same dose..
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"4 Signs You Should Be Aware Of, if Your Baby Has Fever" by Dr.Poonam M Sambhaji - https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/4-signs-you-should-be-aware-of-if-your-baby-has-fever-8340/post
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Please give calpol 120 - 6 ml (instead of 5) ...you can give at 4-6 hourly interval in fever recurs (if temp> 100)
Maintain a temp chart ( time, temp, calpol given how times )
maintain good hydration ( more oral fluid) to ensure good urine output
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If fever spike increases or any other symtoms then consultant online or a nearby doctor
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tap water sponging ( if feels baby hot but temp< 100)
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