a baby 3 yrs has fever ,tept 101, has given meftalp 5 ml 6 hourly for 3 days and valium 2mg twice daile for 3 days as she has febrile fits earlier . now she hs energetic for sometimes and suddenly bocomming gloomt. is it something need medical consultation?
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 a 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 if fever is more than 100F. 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. 