<human>: MY SON IS 2 YRS AND 3 MONTHS OLD AND HAS GOT HIGH FEVER AROUND 103 AND LOOSE STOOLS TOO. DR SUGESSTED TO TAKE MEFTAL P FOR FEVER AND OFM SUSPENSION ND DURALAC FOR LOOSE STOOLS. HE IS STILL NOT ALRIGHT AND IS THIS DOSAGE SUFFICIENT? HIS WT : 15KGS . WATS THE IDEAL DIET FOR HIM? HE REFUSES TO TAKE ANY FOOD.
<bot>: Most often such episodes are caused due to certain viral infections. Irrespective of treatment it might take 3-7 days to recover. Metal P contains metonymic acid and is effective in bringing down the temperature. 60 mg of Metal P is ideal for your child of 15 kg. OF contains an antibiotic. Since you have started it you should complete the course. It might be hard to make a child eat when ill or when on such medicines like OF (it contains metronidazole which affects taste). Giving a regular rice based diet high on green leafy vegetables, free for wheat and milk (for a week) is ideal for the child. A low fat and spice content is preferable. Oral rely Chat Doctor.  Plenty of fluids need to be given.