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Paracetamol syrup consumption
When body temperature is between 100°F & 101°F, can I give paracetamol oral solution to my 3.5 yrs old daughter suffering with fever? I'm asking this because our pediatrician suggested us to give the same only when temperature crosses 101°F.
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Yes, you can give paracetamol once temp cross 100F
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Give only paracetamol whenever there is fever and that fever is causing some difficulty to baby.
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Oral Paracetamol can be given if temperature is more than 100 F
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if high grade fever continues or any warning signs pls consult online/offline
https://www.practo.com/chennai/doctor/dr-pratheeba-general-physician?practice_id=1347019&specialization=Pediatrician&referrer=doctor_listing&utm_source=google
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Vadodara
Can give when temperature is above 100 F and dose interval with last dosage has crossed 6 hours ie at 6 hours gap of last dosage
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