Sir, my daughter whose age is 5.5 is coming from fever tomorrow morning. Had shown to the doctor, then paracetamol and antibiotic had been given the suspension. But the fever is not decreasing. It is only around 100 to 103Dc.
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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Remember even after starting medication usually fevers take 48-72 hours to settle. So wait and watch and continue medicine as adviced. If any more symptoms visit Pediatrician.
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Most likely to be viral fever.
Give just paracetamol for fever,repeat 4 hourly if needed.
Will settle down in 3-7 days.
If accompanied by other symptoms like vomiting or loose motions or coughing,consult your paediatrician again.
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