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Which fever medicine will be right for a 5-year-old child?

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Which fever medicine will be right for a 5-year-old child?

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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 after 4-6 hrs if needed .other medicine like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can also be given .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remhuedy to decrease fever. 
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. 
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .

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Hi mommy 
Consult with your doctor in person for proper  physical examination and treatment see your own treating doctor can guide you more and can solve your problems 
Placing a cool damp washcloth on forehead and the back of neck can help  fever symptoms feel better Encourage your child to rest and drink plenty of fluids Medication isn’t needed for low grade fever that is below 100 Call the doctor if your child seems unusually irritable or lethargic Feed Them Nourishing Soup fluids  
Apple Cider Bath Use a Cold Compress

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Hi mommy 
Give pediasure or junior horlicks 
With cow milk 
Give well balanced nutritious food including fat carbohydrates protein 
Maintain hydration 
Make meal time fun with toys

#AskTheExpert Which fever medicine will be right for a 5-year-old child?