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I gave Meftal P to my daughter for fever. Can I continue?
Query: Hi doctor,My daughter is 1 year and 10 months old with 12 kg weight. She is having a fever of around 103 degrees Fahrenheit. I gave 2.5 ml Meftal P.When should I give her the second dose of Meftal P or should I give her Dolo drops after four to five hours? She has no symptoms of any cough or cold. D... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Meftal P (Mefenamic Acid) can be used since her temperature is a little high. But the dose is insufficient. She needs 3.5 ml of Meftal P. It can be used three times a day for three days maximum. After which, you can also use Dolo (paracetamol) syrup in a dose of 3.... Read Full »
My son is suffering from high fever. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, 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 ... Read Full »
Answer: 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... Read Full »