Is the medication used for fever?
Paracetamol could be given once every 4 hours if temperature is above 39°C and every 6 hours if temperature is less than 39°C.
You can also try tepid sponging if the temperature is more than 39.5°C.
Use tap or lukewarm water to sponge.
Here are the steps (from http://www.kkh.com.sg/healthpedia/pages/childhoodillnessesfever.aspx)
- Remove clothings, cover the child with towel sponge and dry his face.
- Apply the cool compress to forehead, nape of neck, armpits and groin.
- Proceed to sponge body starting with the front then to the back.
- Generally you should not sponge a child for more than 30 minutes at a stretch. Stop sponging when shivering occurs, or when the child turns blue or is mottled. When your child shivers, cover him up and wait a while before resuming sponging.