Q. What is the exact dose of Meftal-P for a 22 months old?

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This could be a viral fever, so continue giving Paracetamol that is Fevago every 4 to 5 hours irrespective of fever.

If fever is above 101 degree Fahrenheit, then start tepid sponging and give Meftal-P syrup (Mefenamic acid) instead of Paracetamol.

If the fever goes beyond three days, then we can evaluate or investigate for causes of fever other than viral by means of a blood test and urine test.

Generally, viral fever may last for three to five days and no need of antibiotic at this moment.

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Oral temperature is better. Do not worry just do tepid sponging of whole body and give a dose of Meftal-P.

Fever shall be down within minutes and later can continue Paracetamol for every 4 to 5 hours.

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Paracetamol dose would be 100 mg to 150 mg per dose that is if using drops 1 mL to 1.5 mL per dose and if using 125 mg syrup, then 5 mL per dose would be fine.

Regarding Meftal-P syrup, it would be 100 to 150 mg per dose. So, Meftal-P syrup 5 mL per dose would be fine.

This should be given at interval of 8 hours and to be used only if the fever is above 101 degree Fahrenheit.

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Both have the same efficacy and both are used for high fevers.

Meftal is safer compared to Ibugesic (Ibuprofen) in children.

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• Yes, babies have higher rates of breathing than adults, which will gradually reduce to adult level as they grow old.

• Generally, in conditions like fever, cough and cold, it further increases and so no need to panic.

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• Fever tends to recur for four to five days and so need not worry.

• Keep giving her Fevago and Ibugesic depending on the severity of fever and no blood test required presently.

• Your daughter's weight is slightly less, but need not worry. She will gain it slowly.

• Once she completes 2 years, you can start her supplements like health drink with milk. Also, give her diet rich in calories and add ghee to her food. Need not worry about weight as long as she is active.

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Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh

Experience: 17 + Yrs

Paediatrics

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