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2024-12-16 00:43:43
Can Mefetal p be given to 2 year kid after opening the bottle for 6 months? My child's fever is not going even after giving paracetamol. Can I give Meftal P? The bottle is opened 6 months ago- will it cause any harm?
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Yes can give the medicine but the efficacy of medicine will decrease

Answered2024-12-20 06:44:39

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Yes you can give.. Better to give pcm +ibuprofen if high grade fever For better result
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check the baby's weight and see expiry date of drungs on bottle

Answered2024-12-16 18:13:37

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Yes can be given If discoloration or change in consistency then dont

Answered2024-12-16 13:52:15

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Don't give meftal ...

Answered2024-12-16 10:37:50

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Kindly check the expiry date Better to buy new one.
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Document the fever spikes , paracetamol syrup can be given every 5-6 hourly . Kindly recheck the baby’s weight and dose adjustment has to be done .
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Mefthal P can be used for high grade fever

Answered2024-12-16 08:36:02

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Don't use should be use open medicine in 15 days for good results

Answered2024-12-18 05:08:20

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Check expiry date.

Answered2024-12-17 07:37:37

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Medicine can be used upto 1 month after opening.

Answered2024-12-17 03:44:12

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Yes you can give .. check expiry date

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