Fever from afternoon-- 101.8 -- 2.9yrs

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My daughter is of 2.9yrs and 18kg of weight. She is down with fever from afternoon. Given 3times 5ml of 120mg paracetamol syrup. (6pm - 9pm --12:30am) Is this ok to give in this short durations. Checked with thermometer and felt the fever was going to touch 102 at midnight so gave her one dose at 12:30am. Is it ok to give the syrup while she is having milk -- I have given this at 9PM. How much mefthol should I be giving if the fever is crossing 102? Any more suggestions to help with quick drop of the fever Please help me with my queries. Regards Srikanth

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Dr. Salini DeviReddy Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Salini DeviReddy

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Paracetamol should be given every 6 th hrly not before that..and dose what you r giving not sufficient.. give 250 mg /5ml syrup 5.5 ml every 6 th hrly Meftal p 7 ml if fever above 102

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