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 .
Initiallty antipyretic like paracetamol is given in a dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adxequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years agoA. You will have to wait for at least minimum of six hours before you repeat the dosage of the fever medicine that you’re giving to the child and if the temperature is more than 101°F then you should go ahead we doing cold sponging as well
Author of questionMom of a 6 yr 5 m old boy2 years agoA. Hi Doctor,my 4 years kid is suffering with low temp and after some suddenly gng to high temp. let me know time gap for using meftal if I already used Crocin.
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