Can antibiotics be prescribed for recurring fever?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
My son is 15 months old. Three days back, he had a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit with wheezing and coughing. Now we are using P250 syrup, ATM, and Ascoril DS along with two times nebulization a day. Yesterday he was good, but again fever has recurred today. Should I start giving Meftal P or Clamp syrup now?
His weight is only 20.94 lbs. Does he look underweight?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
1. You can give Meftal P (Mefenamic Acid) if there is a high-grade fever (more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. It is always better to know the cause of the fever. There is no need for antibiotics for viral fever.
3. Since the child had three days history of fever, which is again recurring, I would like to investigate the cause by a blood test (CBC), CRP, and X-ray.
4. I do not recommend starting antibiotics (Clamp - Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid) without knowing the causes.
5. Fever can be just viral. Fever medicine will be helpful.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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