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DTP-first dose
Hi,my baby just got his first dtp vaccination, my doc gave me to put calpol drops 1.5ml(3times), even if there is no fever, is it fine? Gap of dosage 4hrs
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Kindly recheck the dose . Mostly it is 0.5 ml drop paracetamol , that can be given 6-8 hourly if required for fever and irritability due to pain for the next 2 days after vaccination.
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Yes it can be given if fever is there
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give @ 6hourly gap
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Hello, kindly recheck the dosage, it is 0.5ml of calpol drops. It is to reduce pain.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Yes can give if fever
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Can avoid if no fever, pain or irritation to child
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello ! Yes u can give . No problem. Give evry 6 th hrly
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