Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 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 repeated after 4-6 hrs if needed .
Lukewtarm sponge bath can be given as home remedy to decrease fever.
Adequatfe fluid intake is also beneficial.
Urine output monitoring is necessary to avoid dehydration .
RashmiMom of a 10 yr 11 m old girl3 years agoA. 2.5 ML is the basic process that you can give to the child and also like to tell you that if your child is having higher rate than the medicine is going to be dependent upon on the current weight of the child so you can change the dosage according to the current weight of the childWrite Your Answer Here
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