#asktheexperts Hi, doc My baby is suffering from 102 degree fever I'm giving her Colpal syrup 6ml every 6 hrs... nut d fever is nt reducing

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