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My son has high fever
My son has a high fever from last night and has food poisoning symptoms
We have given him meftal 500l tablet before 2 hours...but his fever didn't reduce ..can we give him dolo 500 now?
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Wait atleast 6 hour between 2 doses of paracetamol. If fever is high you can do tepid sponging to reduce fever.
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If on oral medication fever is not reducing might need admission and IV medicine.
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Not given ..wait for 6 hours
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You can give dolo 500 ( paracetamol) after another
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You can give paracetamol every 4-6 hours as per guidelines
You will be having dehydration due to high grade fever
Give ORS ( oral rehydration solution) or electral - prepare it in one litre of water - one packet and give as much he can drink.
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keep him hydrated.
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Can give dolo 500 now..
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6th hourly paracetamol if persisting fever
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visit Doctor if persistent ge symptoms for IV medications
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