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Mom of a 5 yr 3 m old boy2 years ago
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hi can someone please answer me, my baby have fever more than 101 I gave normal paracetamol 120mg dosage 5ml, after one hour still high fever shall I give mefenamic acid suspension syrup? if yes pls let me know dosage?

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RuhiMom of a 5 yr old boy2 years ago
A. I suggest you to take him to his pediatrician if fever is not going down
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 . Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever. Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial. Urine oyutput monitorhing is necessary to avoid dehydration .
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