Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year agoA. 4 to 5 days usually.
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 when the child is having fever
armpit temperature of hundred or more is considered as fever
to body sponge to decrease the surface temperature and should be carried out for at least 20 minutes with normal temperature water.
higher medicines (ibugesic / meftal-p) whether required or not will be told by the doctor.
RashmiMom of a 10 yr 11 m old girl1 Year agoA. Viral fever can take about 5 to 7 days to get better so just continue with the medicine that has been suggested by the doctor and take all the necessary precautions if your doctor has suggested you any so this is a minimum time that you can expect
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