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My daughter is having cold..her body seems slightly warm..should I consult a doctor or should I give her paracetamol drops once
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Give paracetamol drops
15mg/kg/dose
You can every 6th hourly
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Paracetamol can be given till you reach doctors
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Always check temperature if above 99f give paracetamol drops.. other wise not required
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You can give syrup paracetamol at 15 mg per kg per dose every 4- 6 hourly if temperature more than 100.4 degree farenheit
You can try nasoclear nasal saline drops in both nostril every 6 th hourly
You can try syp chlorpheniramine or tablet chlorpheniramine 4 mg at 0.1 mg / kg at morning and night
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review if there are warning signs such as loose stools, vomiting, lethargy, refusal of feeds
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If she has cold with warm body monitor temperature. Paracetamol can be given if fever in correct dose. For detailed examination consult pediatrician for dosage and checkup
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Monitor temperature
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Consult pediatrician
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Check temperature if it's more than 99F
Then u can give paracetamol
U can use nasoclear drops in nostrils 4th hrly
If temperature not relieved then visit paediatrician
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check proper dosage before giving pcm
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
If tempbis above 99F u can give paracetamol
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kindly consult once for discussion
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give hot water steam inhalation for cold
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