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Fever in 4.5 months old
After giving calpol of 1 ml 2 times 6 hourly once. Baby having a rectal temperature of 99.5F.
Should I continue the medicine or should I stop?
In case of continuing the medicine until when??
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Hi,what is the Age,weight of the child.tq
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If rectal temp more than 100.4 or armpit temp > 99.5 deg F, can give paracetamol
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Age weight
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Age and weight?
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Can measure in armpit also
If above 100F, then it is fever
If above 101F, then only paracetamol to be given
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