Symptomatic management of fever in children should be guided by the child's age, body weight, symptoms, and overall clinical presentation. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) remains a commonly preferred antipyretic, with dosing based on body weight. 1 Paracetamol is the preferred medicine for fever in children and provides symptomatic relief when given at the correct dose (15 mg/kg). Other medicines, such as ibuprofen, should be used only on pediatrician’s advice, while mefenamic acid is not recommended in children due to the risk of serious side effects.

2 Fever in children is a symptom, so the underlying cause should always be identified and appropriately addressed. The primary goal of fever management is to relieve the child’s discomfort rather than simply reduce the body temperature. 2 Watch this insightful expert session for practical guidance on symptomatic fever management before…