Question
What medication should I give my one-year-old and four-month-old baby when he has a fever of 38°C?
Answer
When your baby has a fever of 38°C, it is recommended to use Merck to reduce the fever. For low-grade fever, physical cooling methods such as wiping the body with warm water or reducing clothing can be used to help lower body temperature. Moreover, ensure that your child drinks plenty of water to maintain hydration. For a baby of four months and one month old, Merck is a common fever-reducing medicine, but adjust the dosage according to the child’s weight. Before giving your child medication, it is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist for professional advice to ensure appropriate treatment. If your child has other symptoms in addition to fever, such as coughing, runny nose, vomiting, or diarrhea, seek medical assistance promptly. Additionally, based on the symptoms you described, such as dry cough and feeling dizzy, it may be due to insufficient lung Yin. In this case, it is advisable to seek traditional Chinese medicine advice and consider taking Shashen Mai Dong Decoction to nourish Yin and moisten the lungs for cough relief. At the same time, maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods to aid in recovery.