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Please tell me the dose of Meftal-P for a 22 months old.
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter got fever since last night. It has been 24 hours and her fever is between 102 and 103.5 degrees Fahrenheit. She has no other symptom till now. She is 22 months old. We are giving her Fevago drops. What can we do for her? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. 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 goe... Read Full »
My child has a persistent fever despite taking medicines. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,My daughter is 5 years old suffering from a fever for the last two days. We are giving Calpol 250 mg one and a half teaspoons every four hours. After giving Calpol, the temperature comes down. But immediately the temperature is increasing. Today our doctor suggested having Monocef antibiot... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Generally, fever lasts for 2 to 3 days. If it is viral or if it is bacterial, since you have started the antibiotic it takes 24 to 48 hours for the antibiotic to control infection. So, the fever may be there but the intensity will decrease gradually over 2 to 3 days. If... Read Full »
Is my daughter's treatment on track?
Query: Hi doctor, My daughter, who is 4 years old, has got cold, cough and viral fever 3 weeks before. After a week of suffering, she was prescribed with Mucolite and Azithral antibiotic five day course of 5 mL one daily. When she was recovering, she started complaining of painful urination and abdomen pai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think you should be worried about anything. According to the urine report, there is no infection. Pus cells above 6 is considered as infection and yours is just 4 to 6 which is quite normal. Recurrent episodes of cold and fever in this season are common due... Read Full »
Why does my baby get fever every 10 days for two months?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is suffering from fever frequently once in 10 days for last two months. We have got urine (culture and routine) and blood tests (CBC, CRP, IgE total) done for my son. The urine report is normal. However, as per the blood report, there is some infection in the blood and Hb is low... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the blood investigations, you have shared (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it suggests that there is some bacterial infection in the blood. I suggest you start a course of antibiotics for your child at least for five days, preferably Amoxyclav... Read Full »
My daughter has a rise in tempreture after a previous history of typhoid. How can she overcome it?
Query: Hello doctor, My 10-year-old daughter was diagnosed with typhoid using a widal test five years ago. The temperature varied from 98.8 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. She was given one and a half tabs of taxim200 twice daily for 14 days after a few days. The temperature fluctuated between 98.6 and 99.7 deg... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Since it is summer, body temperatures tend to be slightly higher than usual. You can ignore temperatures between 97 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit, but temperatures above 100 are a fever. However, if you have any doubts... Read Full »
My 6-year-old daughter has a fever with cough. How to help her?
Query: Hi doctor,My 6-year-old daughter was having a fever since last night. The fever was between 100 and 101 degrees Fahrenheit. Initially, the baby felt cold and her feet were cold as well. But, later on, even the feet became hot. I administered syrup Calpol one teaspoon once at 10:00 PM. The child's we... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.I would suggest you continue giving Paracetamol every 4 to 6 hours for at least two to three days irrespective of fever. As her weight is 74.96 Ibs, I would suggest you increase the dose to 1.5 teaspoons of 250 mg suspension. Generally, viral fev... Read Full »
How much Azithromycin can I give my child to treat his fever?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 6-year-old son and he weighs 39.6 pounds. He has a tonsils infection. He has a high fever and I am giving him Meftal P every eight hours and Paracetamol three times daily after food as per prescription. Also, the doctor prescribed Azithromycin 200 mg syrup for him. But, from t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Azithromycin dose for children is 4.5 mg per pound single dose per day for three days. So, you can give a total of 180 to 200 mg per day that is 0.1 fluid ounce of 60 mg/mL syrup once daily for three days. I would suggest you go for Amoxyclav (Amoxicillin and Clavulani... Read Full »
Can a severe cough in the morning in my child indicate an allergy?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is 2 years and 8 months old. He has a severe cough nowadays, especially in the morning. I am currently giving him Levolin syrup for his cough. Also, he vomits after a bout of a cough. He has a history of wheezing and was prescribed nebulizers by the doctor. I need to give him an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not unnecessarily start him on antibiotics. It is common in children of this age group to have a cough and cold on and off, due to seasonal variations. He will overcome it as he grows old. Do not start antibiotics unless the cough is associated with fever. Continue ... Read Full »