Can combiflam syrup given to a toddler for recurring fever and runny nose?
Patient: Hi, My baby is below 2year and got abrupt fever (more than 101 degree) since last 4 days and in last days she got nose running badly. I ad given Maftol P syrup 2.5ml (when fever comes) since last 4 days. But se is not showing any sign of improvement. Please suggest what to do? Should i need her to give combiflam syrup? Doctor: Thanks for posting on HealthCareMagic. I understand the cause of your concern. Most of fevers in children of such age are caused by certain viruses. Viral infections are generally characterised by high rise of temperature as in your daughter's case. Generally these also have an allergic component as exhibited by the running nose. Such fevers last for 5-10 days before they resolve on their own. Antibiotics are ineffective in such cases. All you have to do is to keep the temperature in control. This can be done either by cold sponging or by use of medicines. Meftal P contains paracetamol. Combiflam additionally contains ibuprofen and can reduce temperature more effectively and can be given. Give some antiallergic like levocetirizine if not given already. Cold sponging or bathing the child are effective methods and should be resorted to.Hope that helps. Feel free to revert back in case of further queries if any.