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Can I give my child Meftal P to treat high fever?

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My son is suffering from a high fever. His weight is 28.66 lbs. He had a fever of about 101.9 degrees Fahrenheit , and I gave him 5 ml of Meftal-P at around 1 am. The fever shot up to 103 degrees Fahrenheit at 6:30 am, less than six hours of the gap. Can I give him Meftal-P within six hours again? Please advise.
Answered by Dr. Diggireddy Shilpa Reddy

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MD Pediatrics

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Dr. Diggireddy Shilpa Reddy is an experienced Pediatrician with extensive years of clinical practice. She specializes in providing comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and developmental health. Her expertise includes preventive care, vaccinations, nutritional guidance, and management of childhood illnesses. With a compassionate and family-centered approach, Dr. Reddy is dedicated to supporting healthy growth and development, while guiding parents in nurturing their child’s overall well-being.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

If the fever reoccurs frequently and in high temperatures, you need to start an antibiotic. Meftal P (Mefenamic acid) cannot be used for more than three days.

I suggest you give him the syrup Paracetamol 250 mg 4 ml every four hours till the temperature comes down. The best way is to sponge the entire body with room-temperature water for five minutes every hour. Also, it would help if you started the syrup Azee (Azithromycin) 200 mg 3.5 ml once a day for three days only. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take medications with their consent. Please feel free to contact me for any further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 24, 2022
Reviewed At September 26, 2023

Education:

MD Pediatrics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Diggireddy Shilpa Reddy is an experienced Pediatrician with extensive years of clinical practice. She specializes in providing comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and developmental health. Her expertise includes preventive care, vaccinations, nutritional guidance, and management of childhood illnesses. With a compassionate and family-centered approach, Dr. Reddy is dedicated to supporting healthy growth and development, while guiding parents in nurturing their child’s overall well-being.

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Education:

MD Pediatrics

Professional Bio:

Dr. Diggireddy Shilpa Reddy is an experienced Pediatrician with extensive years of clinical practice. She specializes in providing comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and developmental health. Her expertise includes preventive care, vaccinations, nutritional guidance, and management of childhood illnesses. With a compassionate and family-centered approach, Dr. Reddy is dedicated to supporting healthy growth and development, while guiding parents in nurturing their child’s overall well-being.

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