Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children2 years agoA. 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 spognge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is alsgo beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years agoA. Madam give a biscuit to the child with milk or at least give a little bit of milk to the child because you cannot give any medicine empty stomach to the child so you can go ahead with giving this as of now milk or something even if your child has no Lagi 130 ML of milk will be able to give medicine
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