my child has ear pain and fever.
the fever was 101.9 .
can I give flexon to him and also how long to wait till next dose of paracetamol
weight is 19.4 kg

Question

my child has ear pain and fever. 
the fever was 101.9 . 
can I give flexon to him and also how long to wait till next dose of paracetamol
weight is 19.4 kg

Accepted Answer

Fever is a response of the body defence mechanism against any infection or stress related factors. 
Viral fever or flu infection is commonly seen in children where the symptom could be fever cold redness and watering from the eyes and cough.
Paracetamol can be given and cold sponging of body to reduce the temperature. In viral fever the fever will repeat after few hrs for at least 2-3  days and even last longer . 
Ibuprofen and mefanamic acid can be an alternative if fever still persist after paracetamocxl. 
Also hydration of the body should be maintained by giving proper liquid intake.

Accepted Answer

Hi mom. Yes u can give paracetamol to ur baby. Repeat the dose after five six hours if fever comes again..
If no improvement then consult your doctor for the same. 
take care and all the best

my child has ear pain and fever. the fever was 101.9 . can I give flexon to him and also how long to wait till next dose of paracetamol weight is 19.4 kg