My son has high fever

2025-05-19 18:42:38
My son has a high fever from  last night and has food poisoning symptoms We have given him meftal 500l tablet before 2 hours...but his fever didn't reduce ..can we give him dolo 500 now?
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Wait atleast 6 hour between 2 doses of paracetamol. If fever is high you can do tepid sponging to reduce fever.
Next Steps
If on oral medication fever is not reducing might need admission and IV medicine.

Answered2025-05-20 17:19:28

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You can give dolo 500 ( paracetamol) after another 2 hours You can give paracetamol every 4-6 hours as per guidelines You will be having dehydration due to high grade fever  Give ORS ( oral rehydration solution) or electral - prepare it in one litre of water - one packet and give as much he can drink.
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keep him hydrated.

Answered2025-05-20 08:17:56

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Can give dolo 500 now..
Next Steps
6th hourly paracetamol if persisting fever
Health Tips
visit Doctor if persistent ge symptoms for IV medications

Answered2025-05-20 08:13:25

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Not given ..wait for 6 hours

Answered2025-05-20 13:44:51

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