What causes high fever despite giving Paracetamol and Mefenamic acid?
Patient: My daughter is 22 months old. Last 2 days, she is having high fever 101, 102 like that.Yesterday, after giving paracetamol her fever still remained high. Nearby dr gave mefenamic acid and paracetamol. So that her fever was go down. Today also after giving paracetamol her fever is still 99. Should I give her paracetamol or mefenamic acid? Doctor: Hello, I understand your concern over the health condition of your baby. First of all, are there any other symptoms apart from fever? Like cough/ cold/ recent infection? If yes kindly mention the details. It's good that you consulted a doctor for this rather than waiting or just giving OTC drugs. In children, it's very important to give proper medical attention on time or else their condition gets bad over the time.      The paracetamol will help to bring the fever down but it's going to take time at least few days. Along with the paracetamol, the baby needs antibiotics treatment as well. Syrup Myclav would be a good option. For the proper dosage as per the baby's weight, I would suggest you consult a pediatrician soon.You have not given details regarding the baby's weight so it's better to let a pediatrician examine the baby in person and advise you proper dosage of the medicine I suggested. As children are very sensitive to anything, even the medicines they are given. So the best I can suggest you is visit a pediatrician. If there is need of any other medicines or advice as per the child's condition, that shall be taken care of better.    For now, as per the doctor's advice give the baby paracetamol for fever but do not wait longer for making an appointment with a pediatrician. Also keep the baby away from cold and things that are cold. Make sure environment around the baby is warm, clean. It will take few days to get the fever down completely so don't worry about it. Proper treatment will help the baby to recover quickly. Hope this helps. If you have any further queries feel free to contact. Stay healthy.