Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children1 Year 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 .
Lukewarm sponge bhiath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is neucessary to avoid dehydration .
Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 11 m old girl1 Year agoA. hi
it depends on your child age, health and weight too
so please give it as per instructions given on packet or as per your doctor's prescription only
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