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Bad sore throat and fever
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I'm suffering from sore throat and fever.
I'm 19 weeks pregnant. 25 days back, i had same issue and I took Amoxicillin 500mg on advice from doctor.
I've have sinusitis issue and due to weather change, it triggered and due to post Nasal drip, I'm having sore throat.
Pls help me out if i can take cefixime 200mg twice a day. Is taking cefixime safe in 19 weeks pregnancy.
Thanks a lot for your responses.
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Sinusitis can be allergic or viral as well. There is no need to take so many antibiotics so frequently. Please consult an ENT doctor. Donot self medicate.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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Dr. Kumari Anukriti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Consultation required. Don't take any medication on your own especially in pregnancy
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Ankita Upadhyay
Obstetrics & Gynecology
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
Please take proper consultation.
By the time , start betadine gargles and steam inhalation each 4 times a day
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