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Mom of a 3 yr 2 m old boy1 Year ago
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#asktheexpert my son is having fever 102 from 2 days .he is getting every 6 hrs. I am giving him calpol as per docter advice.she asked me to start ibugesic if fever is continuing .should I start ibugesic

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year ago
A. fever is the response of the body to any kind of infection or inflammation. Usually if the child is having temperature above 99°F, so it should be taken as fever and the first medicine which needs to be given should be paracetamol in a dose of 15 MG per KG per dose, if high fever is there so mefanemic acid can be given in a proper dose. Also, cold sponging can be done to reduce the fever and in some cases, paracetamol suppository can also be given. Also, plenty of liquid should be given along with a good diet. if fever is persisting and high-grade, along with other symptoms like irritability or dullnesshj and poor appetite, it should not be ignored and Dr guidance should be taken.
Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year ago
A. 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 exnvironment 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.
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