#asktheexperts hello doctor my daughter is one year old from yesterday afternoon she is having 101-102 fever ,I gave her paracetamol drops but it's easy works for 3 hrs then fever comes again , actually paracetamol gives 4times a day but I already gave 3 times inbetween 4hrs gap due to high fever can I give more then 4hrs??

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#asktheexperts hello doctor my daughter is one year old from yesterday afternoon she is having 101-102 fever ,I gave her paracetamol drops but it's easy works  for 3 hrs then fever comes again , actually paracetamol gives 4times a day but I already gave 3 times inbetween 4hrs gap due to high fever can I give more then 4hrs??

Accepted Answer

Hi You should not repeat the medicine after every four hours it’s not right you have to wait for minimum six hours to repeat the medicine please do not give those days like this to the child is not good also going to tell you that if you are not satisfied with it then please do cold sponging and do consult your doctor ones regarding the same for better medicatio

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Fever is  when  the temperature of the body goes above 99 degree fahrenheit and the safest medicine in such situation is paracetamol which can be repeated after 6 htcours again if required in a proper dose . Alternative medicine can also be tried if required like ibuprofen and mefenamic acid preparations.
cold sponging of the whole body with tap water can be beneficial too to bring the temperature down .