What causes severe itching in leg after taking Calpol?
Patient: My son is 5 years nd 10 months old. He has got fever on last wednesday and after that he has been sent for diagnosis for dengue. The result was negative. However on sunday he as got fever again in night 101 deg F & as instructed my doctor we had given him calpol, After that on monday he was normal an after half day (after noon) he starts itching his leg and now at night the itching is so severe that we are sitting there and itching his leg, basically near toe,bottom most part. Please advise. Doctor: Hi dear,If you had given him paracetamol in the past without a rash or itching, this is unlikely related to paracetamol. It is probably a part of fever itself.If he do not have any other symptoms, fever and itching indicates a viral illness. He may also develop a rash in coming days. If he is active and playful, we need not worry. Just continue paracetamol 3 times a day for 3 days. Also give antihistamine to relieve itching. Syrup hydroxizine(10mg/5ml) given 4ml 3 times a day will be sufficient for him.If he is not getting better by 2-3 days, kindly take him back to his doctor.Hope I have answered your queryLet me know if I can assist you furtherDr Muhammed Aslam, Paediatrician