Hi doc, my son 2.1 yrs old is having fever from last 3 days. Some time, it goes to 1.4 deg f. I consultant with good ped. She gave calpol 250 mg. and meftal. Still fever is not curing completely. She is saying it s a viral fever and will take some. What to do in this situation. Some time when fever goes high, I can t even give next dose before time. Please suggest what to do.
Hi, Fever of a 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 the duration if the kid is active. Paracetamol can be given if fever is more than 100 F. I suggest not using combination medicines for fever, especially with Paracetamol. Metal contains Metonymic acid which is an NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Metal. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.