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Father of a 5 yr 7 m old girl2 years ago
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daughter has high fever which is recurring after 5 hrs , currently giving meftal ds can we repeat the same after 5 hrs or we wait for min 6 hrs. after 5 hrs fever is like 102. every time.

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Author of questionFather of 2 children2 years ago
A. thanks for reply but can we give mefkind ds in 5 hrs interval.
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 after 4-6 hrs if needed .other medicine like mefenamic acid ibuprofen can also be given .jhu Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequgate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
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