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Fever medicine query
My son who is 14 years old having fever. Given him dolo 250 syrup (10ml). In case of fever again, can I give him
Meftal-P syrup( how much can I give, his weight is 51kg). Or suggest if Can give higher dose of dolo?
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Give paracetamol 500 mg tid
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In 14 yrs
Dolo250 syr.
U know after 12_13 adult dose of tab required. Meftal plus tab u can give twice
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Hi
Your son is 14 years, weight is 51kg.... Even if you consider paracetamol of 15mg/kg that also comes around 750gms.
Instead you can give 500mg tablet or 650mg tablet orally instead of syrup..
It is always good to treat root cause of fever rather than choosing paracetamol or mefenamic acid
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A proper consultation is needed to assess and guide treatment.
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14 yest of age weight 51 kg
Fever =Best and safe Medicine for Fever is
(PARACETAMOL) according to weight
Tab Crocin 650 / Tab DOLO 650 ( PARACETAMOL) 6 times a day
If fever continues.
You can give MEFTAL -P ( 7 ml ) in high fever
cold sponging to reduce the fever
Maintain the hydration
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if fever persist then go for investigation
CBC
Gengue NS1
WIDAL
PS for MP
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At 51 kg your son should be on a proper paracetamol dose, not syrup - 500 to 650 mg tablet every 6 hours when fever is above 100, maximum four doses a day. Dolo 250 syrup 10 ml gives only 250 mg, which is why the fever keeps coming back; that is an underdose for his weight. I would avoid Meftal-P (mefenamic acid) in a child with fever - it commonly upsets the stomach and is not needed when paracetamol is dosed correctly. Give sponging and plenty of fluids alongside.
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If fever crosses 3 days, get CBC with dengue and malaria tests done. Feel free to consult me on Practo with the reports and I will guide the treatment.
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Of course u can give meftal p syrup
And u can repeat dolo syrup
Do cold sponging
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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