What is the dosage of Meftal P for 5 years 10 months old kid with fever?

Question

Hello doctor,

What is the dosage of Meftal P for 5 years 10 months old boy whose weight is 44.09 lbs, and is suffering from high fever for the past one week? I gave him Dolo 250, but it did not show any effect. I have read online that 11.33 mg per lb can be given in 24 hours. Is the minimum gap 8 hours? Or what is the minimum dosage gap? If the temperature is above 101-degree Fahrenheit, should this be given alone? So, can we continue to give Dolo 250 - 5 ml six or four hourly? And whenever the temperature is 101 degree plus, shall we give Meftal P 5 ml? Kindly tell me the timing of each dose.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Mefenamic acid (Meftal) is not recommended for children below 14 years age group. So, we cannot give it to him. Using plain Paracetamol is a good option. Do not use round the clock. Use when it is necessary (temperature greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit). You can give it four times in a day. More important is to find the cause of fever, and to treat the cause.

The investigations to be done are complete blood count, blood culture, urine routine examination, and microscopy.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Start antibiotics. Give syrup Cefixime (5 ml is equal to 100 mg), 5 ml twice in a day.

Thank you.