Patient's question:
A four-year-old child with a high fever that won't break, blood test report: bacterial, urine test: urinary tract infection. No, I don't know why the child's fever reducer is all being given ibuprofen suspension drops. I heard that "acetaminophen" has fewer side effects, and I want to give it to the child. The instructions say to take half a tablet for children aged 6-12, but it doesn't say whether it's okay for children under 6. Also, the instructions say "children take 10-15mg/kg per dose by weight." My child is four years old and weighs 17kg. Should they take 170-255mg?Doctor's answer:
The child has a fever, and a careful urinalysis shows a bacterial infection. Ibuprofen suspension drops were used for the fever because they have fewer side effects. It is recommended that if the child has a fever, pediatric antipyretic suppositories can be used, as they are effective and have fewer side effects. At the same time, anti-inflammatory medication should be used, and cephalosporins are a good choice. Intravenous fluids are recommended for this condition. For reference. The above suggestions are in response to the question "Should a four-year-old child with high fever take half a tablet of paracetamol?" It is hoped that this will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!