4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
 
 
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Specialist Answers
Question
Can paracetamol be given safely in viral hepatitis/chronic liver disease for control of fever? Our seniors advice mefanamic acid in place of it. Does mefanamic acid have any specific advantage over paracetamol here?
Answer
Paracetamol has predictable hepatotoxicity and affects the liver in a dose-dependent manner. In patients with chronic liver disease who have pain symptoms or fever, paracetamol can be used safely not exceeding when given within the therapeutic dose.
 
 
 
Pedi Poll
Today's Poll
Should teicoplannin, colistin be used in case of neonatal sepsis where culture does not reveal any organism_?
No, it should be used only after drug sensitivity report
Yes, under guidance of an infectious disease expert
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