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Fever 102.3
My son is having fever 102.3 and I have given Calpol 120 syrup 6ML and as per doctor's advice I'm giving this in SOS on every 4 hours but I can see fever is not going down, I'm worried what should I do? I have given fever exact an hour ago
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Please don't give him pcm so frequently.
Start Cold/tepid sponging, keep the baby hydrated and if the fever persists more than 3-5 days then you might have to start baby on antibiotics. But not just right away. Don't give PCM more than 3rice a day. Or Max to max 4 times pls.
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Greeting u can give Tepid sponging and use it dose of meftal to reduce the temperature
Kindly hydrate the child well
Give soft diet
Consult if required
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Do sponging
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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4 yrs exp
Pune
To sponging..it may take 3-5 days to recover.
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Dr. Jyothi
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2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Please do tepid sponging along with giving medication and consult if necessary
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Hydrate the child well
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