She woke up 30 mins ago (been ill since Fri night) crying because she was 'sweaty'. So i checked her temp and it was 38.8. I gave her paracetamol 12.5ml (she's a big 5yo) and checked her temp again ten minutes later. It was 39.2. So i then went and got some ibuprofen and gave her 7.5ml of that.
When she was in the hospital earlier this year following her tonsillectomy, the doctors there said she was allowed to have both at the same time. And it was them who said to give her 12.5ml instead of the bottle instructed 10 ml due to her being a big 5yo.
I was just checking the NHS site to read up on fevers when i came across the instruction 'can't give both at the same time.'
Her temp is now 39.1. Both windows are open in her room. She's in shorts and t-shirt. She's complaining that her arms are cold but her legs and face are very hot, so won't part with her blanket. I've but one of those Kool n Soothe strips on her head and swapped her blanket for an empty duvet-cover.
Oh, small update, because i forgot to press the submit button, her temp is now 38.4 but I'm still worried I've overdosed her!
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Help. 5yo with 39.1C temp. I've just given her paracetamol AND ibuprofen but the NHS site said NOT to give both at the same time.
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EweHaveGoatToBeKiddin · 10/11/2013 13:17
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