Fever, cough and running nose for 1 day are most commonly due to a viral respiratory infection.
Fever may not completely settle after paracetamol; the aim is to keep the child comfortable and well hydrated.
Please let me know her age, weight, highest recorded temperature, and the exact Calpol preparation/strength (e.g. 250 mg/5 mL). The correct paracetamol dose is weight-based, so 5 mL may not be the appropriate dose for every child. Do not give additional medicines containing paracetamol simultaneously.
For now:
Give plenty of fluids and continue normal feeding.
Keep her comfortably dressed; avoid cold-water sponging.
Saline nasal drops and gentle nasal suction can help with the running/blocked nose.
Avoid over-the-counter cough/cold combinations unless advised by a doctor.
Please seek urgent medical assessment if she has difficulty/fast breathing, chest indrawing, bluish lips, unusual drowsiness, seizures, persistent vomiting, inability to drink/poor urine output, or appears seriously unwell.
If fever persists beyond 2–3 days, becomes very high, or symptoms worsen, she should be examined by a pediatrician.
Next Steps
Please give me weight and age.