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My son 8 yrs , 45 kg .. has tested positive for dengue. Platelets 2.66lacs.
I am advised for crocin 240 12.5 ml every 6 hourly.
His fever is constant ranging from 101-102.5 .
Can. I give him meftal also if the fever rises more than 102. Or any other medicine. Pls advise
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It is advisable not to use meftal in dengue fever
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Medication under prescription is advisable
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It's better to avoid meftal .... Give crocin and also give antibiotic
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consult for Prescription
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Dont let the temperature shoot up more than 100. Within 6 hrs of the previously administered Syrup Crocin.
Tepid sponging with normal water over the entire body.
Keep him well hydrated with fluids upto 3-4 litres/day
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watch out for any changes in colour of urine
any reddish spots or rashes over the body
any disorientation in consciousness
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It’s better to avoid mental in dengue
Cold sponging is better
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Dr. Pritam Duttagupta
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kolkata
Do not use meftal or any similar pain killer medicine in dengue. It can help in decreasing platelet count which is not good.
Only paracetamol is safe.
If fever more than 102 use tepid water sponging.
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
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9 yrs exp
Kanpur
cold sponging..
add antibiotics.
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