Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year agoA. it may be a viral fever.
the first medicine will always be paracetamol and it is given according to weight and power of paracetamol medicine you are having.
give liquids and easily digestible food and paracetamol should be given only after food.
keep the child in cool environment and avoid using woolen clothes when the child is having fever
armpit temperature of hundred or more is considered as fever
to body sponge to decrease the surface temperature and should be carried out for at least 20 minutes with normal temperature water.
higher medicines (ibugesic / meftal-p) whether required or not will be told by the doctor.
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl1 Year agoA. You can give paracetamol to your child that’s what you need to do that is going to help in reducing down the temperature and again you can repeat it after six hours if the temperature is rising that’s why you’re meant to continue with paracetamol and if it does not subside totally by the time of 72 hours and you should consult your paediatrician for further
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