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 .
Initially antipyretic like paracetamol is given in a dose of 15 mg / kg/ dose. Can be reperated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequate fluid intake is also beneficial.
dUrine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
s madaanMom of a 9 yr 8 m old girl2 years agoA. basically it is written on the product you can go ahead according to the weight of the child you have to give it to your child 2.5 ml to 5 ml depending upon the weight of the child it has to be given according to the power of the medication also
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