Suggest medication for fever
Patient: Hi, My 9 month old is running a fever, mainly at night of 101 to 102 for the past two weeks. We went to the Dr. last Monday and there is no sign of infection. She was very fussy and lethargic the following Friday, Saturday she was normal, Sunday she was lethargic and feverish again. Hardly no sleep last night but lots lots of crying no matter if we were holding her or not. What could cause this other than infection (ear, nose, throat is clear) and is there more we can do other than give fever reducer? Doctor: Hi,  Fever for 2 weeks in a 9-month-old infant, is something that we need to worry. Since your child is lethargic, it is better to evaluate her. Simple Viral infection usually won't go for 2 weeks with lethargy.   Rather than controlling fever with antipyretics, it is better to identify the cause and treat it, which will control the fever.   For fever, you can give paracetamol or meftal. I would advise you to consult a paediatrician, for further evaluation and doses of medications.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician