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Mefenamic acid open bottle
Can Mefetal p be given to 2 year kid after opening the bottle for 6 months?
My child's fever is not going even after giving paracetamol.
Can I give Meftal P?
The bottle is opened 6 months ago- will it cause any harm?
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Don't use should be use open medicine in 15 days for good results
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Yes you can give..
Better to give pcm +ibuprofen if high grade fever
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check the baby's weight and see expiry date of drungs on bottle
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Don't give meftal ...
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Kindly check the expiry date
Better to buy new one.
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Document the fever spikes , paracetamol syrup can be given every 5-6 hourly .
Kindly recheck the baby’s weight and dose adjustment has to be done .
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Mefthal P can be used for high grade fever
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes can give the medicine but the efficacy of medicine will decrease
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Check expiry date.
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Medicine can be used upto 1 month after opening.
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
Yes can be given
If discoloration or change in consistency then dont
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
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Rajkot
Yes you can give .. check expiry date
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