United Arab Emirates
A 36-year-old female asked:
I have been using diclofenac na supp for my son since he was one year old for high fever according to dr advice,have i caused my child any harm ?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Nadia Ghattasanswered
50 years experience
Diclofenac: Since your Dr recommended it, may be it is approved in your country to be used in children, I don't want you to feel guilty, most likely he will be ok, just don't use it any more. There is not eough studies about its use in children. Good luck again.
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Dr. Tingting Huanganswered
Pediatrics 26 years experience
May have: The side effects of Diclofenac are GI upset-ulcers, bleeding or even GI perforation . If he doesn't have any GI symptoms , he is lucky . But stop giving him that. Give him Tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen for fever instead
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