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What antibiotics can I take for viral fever? Paracetamol isn't helping much. Only reducing the temperature for some time

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No antibiotics for viral infection. Since how many days u r having fever? What other symptoms ...  Read More

My 20 months old baby had a viral fever 4 days ago and my doctor prescribed an antibiotic and told to give for 5 days compulsory ,after the fever got settled now chicken pox has come in face and some place of the body ,now whether I can give that antibiotic or not

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U can continue antibiotic for 5 days and then stop,for rashes on face n body please consult doctor either online r offline ...  Read More

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From last 2 days my 1 and half year baby is having fever. Suddenly fever started and he is not having any cold symptoms. I've given calpol 250 dosage. Last time doctor suggested novamox 250 oral suspension for viral fever, is it safe to give Novamox antibiotics during fever.

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Most of such illnesses are viral in origin.. antibiotics like amoxicillin have no role here. It should only be added if a cbc blood check shows a bacterial infection profile .. that also is done only ...  Read More

I am having viral fever. I am taking dolo 650 for fever. Whats antibiotics should i take. I know its viral for sure

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HELLO, TABLET NOVACLOVE 625MG TWO-TIMES A DAY AFTER LUNCH N DINNER FOR THREE TO FIVE DAYS. TABLET FLEXON TWO-TIMES A DAY AFTER LUNCH N DINNER FOR THREE TO FIVE DAYS. SIPS OF LUKE WARM WATER. SIPS O ...  Read More

My daughter suffer from viral fever...so many times i heard viral fever can not be treated why doctor prescribed antibiotics has given also

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Antibiotics are of no use in treating viral fever since they only kill bacteria, if your child is having repeated viral fever then boosting of immunity is generally recommended. Try try increasing the ...  Read More

Can viral Fever re-occur in same season. I suffered from viral fever around a month ago and now again my throat feel like some infection. I completed five days antibiotic course when last infected, can I get infected from viral fever again and what need to do now?

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Hello. Yes viral fever can reoccur in same season. If you are suffering from new onset infection, previous antibiotics are not going to have any effect. You'll need new course of treatment. Hope this ...  Read More

I am having viral fever since yesterday night.Took antipyretic and antibiotics drugs.Now no fever but have headache.What should I do now?

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As u said it is viral fever, headache is common. for that take any paracetamol tablet , n wait for few days till u complete yr full course of antibiotics as advised. ...  Read More

Consulted to doctor for viral fever and they have given me azithromycin as antibiotics and calpol for fever , as she 12 weeks pregnant , can she take these medicine for viral fever and body ache is there any Garmin taking these.

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No she can take these medicines but avoid antibiotics as long as you can. Consider taking steam inhalation and drinking hot ginger tea for relief. ...  Read More

I have viral fever accompanied with cough and cold.i m taking dolo 650.which antibiotic should I take.

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In viral fever no need to take antibiotics. Drink lots of water, steam inhalation,tablet limcee 500 mg bd chewable , tab levocet 5vmg at night and dolo. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My mother has bypass surgery 9 months ago...from the last 2 days she is suffering from viral fever...she is taking paracetamol but no such effect...can she take antibiotic???

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She can take tab zifi 200 mg twice for 3 days ...  Read More

My baby is having fever from last 5 days and the fever is coming and going. We have consulted doctor as well and giving her medicine too but the time medicines effect gone fever is back mostly in night and evening time. We have done cbc and typhoid test which is also negative. Baby is having a small painless lump on the left neck maybe due to inf

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Please revisit the doctor or consult another doctor if you're not satisfied because proper physical evaluation of the lump and complete history is required before coming to any diagnosis and prescribi ...  Read More

Nowadays how can we protect our kids from risky viral infection. Please share any prevention tips to protect kids against viral diseases. My 7 year daughter had viral fever which later developed lymph nodes and she had fever for almost 2 weeks with neck pain. After 10 days she also had developed pain in one foot. She recovered with proper treatmen

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It sounds like your daughter had a really rough two-week recovery, and it’s completely natural to worry about her immune system after such an intense illness. To help protect kids from these kin ...  Read More

My baby is under 3 months and she had fever 2 3 days ago the doctor prescribed one antibiotic Cefolac. I am giving her 2 times a day 2.5 ml... should I stop now or use the whole bottle?

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Need evaluation, less than 3 months fever should be evaluated with investigations ...  Read More

Please suggest a good antibiotic for viral fever Having fever since last 2-3 days , taking dolo but fever keeps coming

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You can consult me directly on Practo, or reach out via WhatsApp: Eight Seven Six Two Seven Four Nine Nine Seven Four I’ll guide you step-by-step with easy-to-follow treatment plans. Early consu ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I am struggling with viral infection from last 5 days. So much cough with fever. I tried everything (steam, hot water) but still not getting relief. I have asthma also and getting breathing issues with that. Please help

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Asthma gets exacerbated with viral infection. You need to step up asthma medication along with antibiotics if running fever ...  Read More

I am suffering from Viral Infection due to winter. I have a dry cough and fever. My course of antibiotics was completed but the infection has not gone. I have tested CRP and it is 78.70 and I have a fever. Shall I continue the same antibiotic for 2 days more or not?

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Need know on which medication u were You can consultant me for details ...  Read More

My mother was having fever of 102 oral temperature. Doctor prescribed her Faronem 200 thrice a day for 5 days..She started antibiotic since friday afternoon i.e. 14th of Dec 2025..but yesterday and today she is having temperature 99.2,99.6,99.8..When would her temperature will become normal and why even after taking antibiotic she is having these t

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Continue medication as prescribed by your physician. Antibiotics has to continue for 3 days . Infection control take time . Repeat CBC after 3 days and then discuss with your physician ...  Read More

The doctor has prescribed 500mg ciplox antibiotics tablet for an 8 year old kid. He is ok . It is for eye problems. There is swelling on the eye lid with discharge.

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please cancel for proper treatment ...  Read More

My daughter is 1 year 6 month old weighing 9.6 KG. She had sign of fever on 21/10/2025 afternoon. We have paracetamol Fepanil 120 syrup. Later next day when we contacted doctor. He suggested P250 paracetamol syrup and HH Levo-M Kid syrup for runny nose. Till 25/10/2025 afternoon her fever levels were almost down. But doctor suggested "Refzil O" ant

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Greetings it won't cause fever , continue antibiotics ...  Read More

My husband caught into a bike accident where he got cut in his leg, which is blackish outside and inside white. I have cleared it with alcohols, betadine and also gave tbact cream and also titenas injection. Which antibiotic can be taken to cure it ?

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Is it possible for u to upload a pic of his wound ...  Read More

My mother is having viral fever from past 2 days with cough and yellow phlegm. She is taking antiflu 75mg twice a day with dolo 650 for fever approx thrice a day. Fever is around 99-100. Has lot of weakness and palpitations. Her sp02 is also 90-92. When will the fever subside ?

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I have total body aches tiredness, Fatigue no fever frequent urination but no small and color I feel like warm air come out my nose I feel like viral fever but no fever Can u please prescribe medicine

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hi. I am in 7th month pregnant..I have viral fever so my doctor gave T.Azithromycin 500 once a day for 5 days but unfortunately I have taken twice a day for 3 days.. so is it safe?

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It is safe in pregnancy. ...  Read More

I had got fever with cough 6 days earlier. From 1-2 day I am noticing fever is around 99. Sometimes it is around 97-98. But the problem is I am feeling warm from inside and my palm also feel warm specially during evening time. My phlegm is still coming but low from earlier and also my left side feel little heavy and if I do something my heart rate

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Look at our Holistic approach and decide for yourself. https://www.ufaworldorg.in/common-cold-cures.html ...  Read More

My son is always not interested in syrups please prescribe any antibiotic tablet for him during fever.

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Kindly contact me on Practo or WhatsApp number (84960595six five ) ...  Read More

My kid had fever and doctor examined and said there is little throat congestion and suggested if fever is not decreasing after 2 days to start antibiotics rapiclav. After starting he got loose motion where motion is like complete liquid.This happened 2-3 times.Is it side effect of the antibiotics? Should I go to doctor again.

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Yes, that is antibiotic associated diarrhoea. Start a probiotic (econorm sachet) with antibiotic, if child is dull visit doctor again ...  Read More

Hi Doctor My daughter is almost 3 years and she is suffering from fever in last 05 days...fever range is 101-101.6 Yesterday, fever did not come and I sent her to school today after giving her ibugesic plus.. She was on antibiotics and ibugesic plus as she had ear congestion...what could be the reason for this fever? Fever is coming in 09-10 hour

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Presently viral fevers r going . Continue same treatment Maintain hydration . ...  Read More

Actually i had suffer viral fever for three days aug 12 - 14 Along with severe cough with phlegm and watery discharge cold morning and two nostrils blocked at night with no sleep for two nights used medicenes for all. Experienced v low energy with not able to do any work with one week cough till aug 17 Aug 18 my energy returns normal Today 29 augu

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Do the Urine pregnancy test(sexually active in this month),if it is negative,then wait for one more week Sometimes because of fever, periods will come late ...  Read More

My mom has viral. No fever but cough. But issue is she blabbering in her sleep and that too loudly? What could be the reason and is this the end?

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Please share details of her symptoms, results of investigations done and share meds taken, then I can help you. ...  Read More

My daughter is suffering from viral fever from past 1 week ..offering paracetamol 250mg 2.5 mL every 6 hours but fever still continues plz suggest

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Visit physically to nearby pediatrician..may need some blood tests. ...  Read More

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