MY SON IS 2 YRS AND 3 MONTHS OLD AND HAS GOT HIGH FEVER AROUND 103 AND LOOSE STOOLS TOO. DR SUGESSTED TO TAKE MEFTAL P FOR FEVER AND OFM SUSPENSION ND DURALAC FOR LOOSE STOOLS. HE IS STILL NOT ALRIGHT AND IS THIS DOSAGE SUFFICIENT? HIS WT
Most often such episodes are caused due to certain viral infections. Irrespective of treatment it might take 3-7 days to recover. Metal P contains metonymic acid and is effective in bringing down the temperature. 60 mg of Metal P is ideal for your child of 15 kg. OF contains an antibiotic. Since you have started it you should complete the course. It might be hard to make a child eat when ill or when on such medicines like OF (it contains metronidazole which affects taste). Giving a regular rice based diet high on green leafy vegetables, free for wheat and milk (for a week) is ideal for the child. A low fat and spice content is preferable. Oral rely Chat Doctor.  Plenty of fluids need to be given.