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Posted On : 23 Mar 2025

A child has a history of either Asthma or Recurrent wheeze-associated LRI.
In case of Fever in both situations, where Paracetamol is ineffective, can Ibuprofen or Mefenamic acid used?
Is NSAIDS contraindicated even if the child DOES NOT have respiratory-related problems during the said fever?

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Susanta Panda

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Yes nsaid contraindicated

24 Days ago

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Sohan veer

1

Ys we can used

25 Days ago

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Brunnel Ngwanet

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NSAIDS shouldn't be used at all. Depending on the child's age and condition, we'll then decide on what to use; Mefenamic acid for <15yrs, and ibuprofen if there's no bronchospasm/bronchoconstriction.

25 Days ago

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SANKAR CHATTERJEE

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paracetamol in a dose of 15 mg/kg/dose is effective and one should find out cause of fever. Mefenamic acid is not recommended below 14 yrs. Ibuprofen is not contraindicated but better to avoid in this case

27 Days ago

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Ailia Kazmi

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No it shoulnt be used

28 Days ago

Answer 1

If the child has a fever, then NSAIDs would be required. One may use Paracetamol or ibuprofen.

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