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my 2 yr old baby suffering from fever morning I started giving fepanil but still temperature is there
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Hello Dr my 2 yr old baby suffering from fever morning I started giving fepanil but still temperature is there
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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 .
Lukewarm sponge bath canb be given ask home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
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A. The temperature repeat every 4 to 6 hours and you can repeat the medicine after six hours again if it is the need it and if the fever is on the higher side about 101 102°F currently can you should immediately the consulting your paediatrician regarding thisWrite Your Answer Here
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