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Fever 2 days
My baby is 1 year 2 month's old he is having the fever for 2 dys temperature 99.8 at last night today mrng 96.1 and now 98.6 I m giving paracetamol for him 2 ml is it correct dosage or I should increase the dosage his weight is 9.8kg and my doctor suggested me a high fever syrup that is mefenamic acid I m giving him 5 ml now when my doctor suggested him it that when he 11 months old and told to 3.5 to 4 ml m I doing correct or should increase the dosage he is not having continues fever
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Paracetamol comes in two compositions one 250mg/5ml and 120mg/5ml,so the dosage will be different .for further queries kindly book online consultation to guide you through the treatment.
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Dr. Yogita Rathi
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Mahasamund
Tepid sponging
Maintain hydration
Watch for vitals(urine output/urine color/blood in stool/fever/activity)....if deterioration present do follow u p
*General danger sign* (the child is not able to drink . the child vomits everything .the child has had convulsions .the child is lethargic or unconscious). Most children with a general danger sign need URGENT referral to hospital/physical meet with pediatrician for review.
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Dr. Nitin Lingayat
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Pune
No need of any medication if temperature less than 100
Improve hydration
Plenty of water and liquids
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