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Mom of a 7 yr 11 m old girl3 years ago

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My daughter is having fever of 100.6 it being continues after giving paracetamol also. she is having 18 kg and her age is 5. can i know mefenamic acid can be given or not

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Author of questionMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. how much dose of mefinamic acid forn18 kg child

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy3 years ago

A. yes can give The first medicine will always be paracetamol and it is given according to weight and power of paracetamol medicine you are having. Give liquids and easily digestible food and paracetamol should be given only after food. Keep the child in cool environment and avoid using woolen clothes wehen the child is having fever Armpit temperature of hundred or more is considered as fever To body sdponge to decrease the surface temperature and should be carried out for at least 20 minutes with normal temperature water. Higher medicines whether required or not will be told by the doctor. z

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