#asktheexpert hi my name is Tayyaba my daughter is suffering from fever since yesterday I am giving her fepanil250 for every six hours but she is still having fever what should I do which medicine should I take for her

A. Fever is a reaction of the body to different pyrogens released during any Infection. Usually temp more than 99 F is taken as fever . Mostly in children fever is because of viral infections like flu or RSV where the fever is there for 4-5 days but may persist even upto 2 weeks . Initially antipyretic like paracetamol is given in a dofgse of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed . Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urinde output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .