Since your son is 14 years old and weighs 51 kg, the dose of paracetamol should be calculated according to his weight.
Dolo (paracetamol): The usual dose is 10–15 mg/kg per dose. For 51 kg, this corresponds to approximately 500–750 mg per dose, with an appropriate interval between doses. So Dolo 250 syrup 10 mL may be an underdose depending on the concentration of the syrup. Please check the strength written on the bottle before giving a higher dose.
I would not advise switching to Meftal-P routinely or alternating it with paracetamol without assessing him first.
For now, keep him well hydrated, dress him comfortably, and focus on how he is feeling rather than trying to bring the temperature completely to normal.
Since he has fever, I would also like to know how high the fever is, for how long, and whether he has symptoms such as cough, sore throat, vomiting, loose stools, headache, abdominal pain, rash, breathing difficulty or urinary symptoms.
Please consult me on Practo for an online pediatric consultation, so I can assess his symptoms and advise the appropriate medicine and dose safely.
Answered2026-09-03 21:35:31
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