My daughter is 4.4 years old, 21.8 KG weight. she has fever of 102.3, and my doc has prescribed Lariago 10 ml 2 times for 3 days, and Meptal-P 8 ml twice a day for next 3 days. We are in Hyderabad, India. I had malaria symptoms and undergoing treatment for the past 3 days, had high fever - 104, 184 was my sugar level, and low BP too. Since today evening my daughter who is very close with me, has been developing fever, and hence the medicines. Pls advise what would be the best way forward on my daughter s health.
Mariano or such antimalarial should not be given without confirming the presence of malaria but since it is already being given, you need to complete the course as prescribed. Metal P contains metonymic acid and is effective in reducing fever. Viral fevers are very common and could be transmitted to your daughter. Give her metal P or paracetamol syrup to reduce the fever. You may give sponging with water at room temperature. General health and hygiene measures and proper diet is all that you and your daughter need.