Malini SanyalMom of a 7 yr 7 m old boy3 years agoA. If fever is 101 or more..give him Meftal, the usual dosage as paracetamol. Also do cold compress on his forehead to reduce the temperature. Give plenty of fluids. For 1full day repeat medicine every 6hrs. Also consult a paediatrician at the earliest.
amaal thasnyMom of a 5 yr 8 m old boy3 years agoA. paracetamol and it's not decreasing then consult doctor
Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy3 years agoA. the first medicine will be always paracetamol
You can give paracetamol to the child for fever and this medicine can be repeated maximum 4 times per day.
It is given according to the weight of the child and according to the power of paracetamol medicine you are having.
Armpit temperature of hundred or more is considered as fever
Important to do body sponge and give plenty of fluids to drink to prevent dehydration and decrease body temperature.
Keep the child in cool environment and avoid using woolen clothes when the child is having fever
Higher medicines for fever is required or not will be told by the doctor
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