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MEFTAGESIC P 60 ML SYRUP

2022-08-26 17:23:37
Doctor prescribed 5month old baby with a weight 8 kg meftagesic p 60 ml syrup 4ml thrice a day. Does such high dose is safe for baby? Please suggest
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This is a combination of Mefanemic acid (5-8mg/kg dose for child) and paracetamol (15mg/kg/dose) so that should be fine for 8kg child

Answered2022-08-26 17:31:33

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