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My son is 113 cm 4 yrs 17.5 kg how much meftal p can be given if he has continuous high fever even after crocin.

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Ibuprofen syrup: please give him Ibuprofen syrup, concentration is usually 100 mg in 5 ml (please check concentration of syrup available in India) Your son will need 8 ml=180 mg for fever every 8 hours as needed for fever. Meftal is mefenamic acid and is NOT a front line drug. Crocin contains paracetamol and Caffeine, please give him ONLY Paracetamol syrup (in India may be Panadol) please discuss with pediatrician

Answered 9/7/2014

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No to meftal: Meftal is not available in the US, but from everything that I have read on-line including articles published from NIH states that Meftal is NOT recommended in children.If the fever is high and your child is lethargic,not drinking etc then take him to a doctor.If he's otherwise doing ok then it's okay to just watch.Remember fever is an immune response to fight infection.It's a good to a point

Answered 7/17/2016

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