Question
How many packets of cefaclor granules should a 28.5 kg child take for tonsillitis? Are there significant side effects? If the child has a rectal temperature reduction, do they still need to take fever-reducing medicine?
Answer
For low fever, physical cooling methods can be used, such as drinking plenty of water, as frequent urination can help dissipate a small amount of heat. Wiping the body with warm water or taking a warm bath, or applying a fever-reducing patch can also be effective. If the body temperature is above 38.5 degrees Celsius, oral fever-reducing medication can be taken. If the high fever persists and does not subside, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a re-examination, carefully check blood routine and CRP levels to identify the type of infection, and treat it accordingly. Since the child is running a fever, it is important to measure their body temperature at regular intervals to observe the situation.