Hi my baby is 5 months old. She is suddenly caught fever and seems to have high body temperature. Can I give the Dolo drops for the night and take her to the doctor tomorrow morning? Is it safe to give dolo drops without consulting doctor just for the night and see if temperature reduces? A very quick response would be appreciated as it s mid night for me and would need help immediately. Thanks in advance.
Hi.... Fever of few days without any localizing signs could as well a viral illness. Usually rather than fever, what is more important is the activity of the child, in between 2 fever episodes on the same day. If the kid is active and playing around when there is no fever, it is probably viral illness and it doesn't require antibiotics at all. Once viral fever comes it will there for 4-7 days. So do not worry about duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given in the dose of 15\u00a0mg/kg/dose (Calculate according to weight please - Solo Chat Doctor.  I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Regards -