DS2 is 1yr 11 mo
He has been ill with bad cold / virus since fri evening - it's been going round at nursery.
Saw OOH doc on Saturday evening as respiratory rate quite high and feverish (he has had bouts of brochitis/wheezing in past but fine for last few months). Doc said he thought no chest infection, said to continue usual fluids, calpol etc.
Problem is - since Sunday morning he has refused to take any calpol or ibuprofen. He has eaten a very little and is drinking limited amount. He continues to have heavy cold and off & on fever.
Should I be worried about not being able to get any drugs in to him? What should I do. Fever seems to be at about 38.5 when up. He is unhappy & lethargic, but awake etc.
Have tried force feeding, tried disguising calpol in yogurt etc, tried offering a chewable tablet. He has refused or spat out all, and VERY distressed when have tried (about 3 times) to force with syringe. Have tried calpol, boots version calpol, calpol tablets and kids nurofen.
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DS 1.10 feverish but cannot get calpol/ibu into him - advice!
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stirlingstar · 29/11/2010 18:01
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