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My daughter 10 year old having high fever 101°. Given half tablet of dolo - 650 . But fever is not coming down. I having meftal 250DT with me right now. But i am not sure how much dosage i should give? Can u tel me whether i should give half or full tablet?
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Meftal and Dolo tablets are strictly based on weight for kids.. Don’t give Adult dosage or just half of adult dosage get consultation and carefully give the Paracetomol
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Dosages are dependent on their weight. Weight is required for prescription.
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