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Is it safe to give Meftal-P to a 14-month-old baby every six hours for two to three days to treat a continuous high fever, or could this medication cause harm?

Asked by Male, 1 · 10 days ago

Meftal-P (mefenamic acid) can help reduce fever, but giving it every six hours for multiple days without a doctor's guidance is not recommended. For babies, safer first-line options like paracetamol are usually preferred. Prolonged use of mefenamic acid can sometimes irritate your baby's delicate stomach. Since the fever has been high and continuous, please have your pediatrician examine your baby to find the underlying cause and prescribe the safest dosage and medication.
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