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Mom of a 5 yr old boy2 years ago

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#asktheexpert my son is having viral fever. it was 100.5 at 5:30 I gave him 5ml 125 paracetamol. now after 1 hr fever became 102.1. so what to do now? can I give mefenamic acid suspension? if so what is the dosage for 11.5kg child?

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years ago

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 dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated aftgyer 4-6 hrs if needed . Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydrativon .

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