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Starting fever
My son is 1.5 years old. He has a fever. Kindly prescribe drops/ syrup dosage. And also please let me know how to calculate the dosage according to age/weight.
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Don’t give the self medicine by calculating the dose, please consult doctor for that
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
Early consultations can prevent complications.
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MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )
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He'll..kindly share duration of fever??
How is ur kid during inter-febrile period?
Weight of ur kid?
U can give syrup PCT 250mg/5ml-- 3.5ml 6hrly
(Considering expect Weight )
*only if recordable temp 100f/ 38centigrade
* tepid sponging
* hydration
Next Steps
monitor temperature 🌡
soft diet, good hydration
Health Tips
contact me
fever persists > 3days..
for clinical evaluation & blood test
take care 🙂
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Kindly let me know the weight of the child!!! Calculating the dosage varies weight to weight and disease condition of the child!
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Do sponging
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Requires an in-person consultation to guide you in this issue.
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Dose depends on the weight of the child
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Consult online for prescription
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