my baby is have cold and cough with light temperature fever come and goes in a day 2 0r 3 times
can u pls suggest an advise of fever that comes and gos

Question

my baby is have cold and cough with light temperature fever come and goes in a day 2 0r 3 times 
can u pls suggest an advise of fever that comes and gos

Accepted Answer

Currently you can go ahead with giving Calpol Uday child that is going to be very good currently korte Var of your child and if the fever is coming and going over and over then you can repeat the dosage after six hours and if needed please check with your paediatrician as well

Answer

Cough cold fever:
Most of the time cough cold, fever  are viral in origin, it may subside by 3 -9 days.

No need of any medication if mild.

If fever above 100F then need fever medication  (paracetmol) as per weight.

If baby have cold then need steam inhalation, nasal decongestant drops (nasivion baby nasal drops/Otrivin-P nasal drops 1drop in each nostril 3-4 times a day for 3 days).

If cough then need cough syrup or drops as per babys cough condition  (wet or dry).

Keep ur baby well hydrated in cough cold fever episode

Maintain hygiene, hand wash properly,

Keep ur baby away from other infected persons if possible , continue to give  all  food items as before, It will help for fast recovery.

If decreased oral intake, decreased urine output,  breathing difficulty,

Then need to consult with ur nearest pediatrician

my baby is have cold and cough with light temperature fever come and goes in a day 2 0r 3 times can u pls suggest an advise of fever that comes and gos

A. Currently you can go ahead with giving Calpol Uday child that is going to be very good currently korte Var of your child and if the fever is coming and going over and over then you can repeat the dosage after six hours and if needed please check with your paediatrician as well