Medications for a 3-Year-Old Child with Fever

Question

My 3-year-old child had a fever of 38.9 degrees Celsius last night and still has a fever this morning and at noon. The child has been coughing, and I’ve given them Meilitai, Acetaminophen Paracetamol, and Ettanquity. Is this okay? The child had two episodes of pneumonia last year, and we have Ettanquity at home. Can we use it like this?

Answer

When the body temperature is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, you can encourage the child to drink more water, use fever-reducing patches, or wipe with a warm towel to cool down physically. During the acute stage of infection, the fever may persist for 3-5 days, and the intervals between fevers may shorten. If there are coughing symptoms, you can give the child anti-inflammatory and cough-suppressing medicine. If the fever persists, it is recommended to bring the child to the hospital for detailed examinations such as blood tests and chest X-rays to administer medication according to symptoms. Also, be sure to pay attention to the child’s diet in their daily life.