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My son is suffering from fever since last 3 days. We are giving him Calpol syrup. We started Taxim + mucolite since 2 days. His fever is coming down for 5-8 hours and again body is heating up. Baby is active most of time when no fever. Please advise
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Calpol can be given 6 hourly
Pls opt for video call consultation with us for details
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Dr. Puneeth HR
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Calpol syrup can be given up to once in six hours for 3 days.
Pls don't start antibiotics on your own from next time. If you have already done, complete the course.
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if fever is not coming down despite calpol as mentioned above, to take him for pediatric in clinic consultation.
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tepid sponging with like warm water.
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