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I m having cold and cough on and off for a month. Doctor prescribed Doxolin 200, pantaprazole, Cleair tablets and lupituss syrup. Now I m having fever. Can I take paracetamol along with these medicines
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Yes symptomatic fever could be relieved by paracetamol, but if you are having cold and cough for a month and already on antibiotics , you may not overdose and misuse the antibiotics and do intermittent steam inhalation , it helps in nose congestion and dryness .
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You can take paracetamol for fever or body pain.
Next Steps
Dose:
1. Take 650 mg, up to 4 times a day if needed.
Keep at least 6 hours gap between doses.
Do not take more than 4 tablets (2600 mg) in 24 hours.
2. You may also do steam inhalation for symptomatic relief.
3. Continue your other regular medications as already prescribed.
Health Tips
⚠️ Consult a doctor if:
1. Fever lasts more than 2–3 days
2. Fever is associated with chills
3. You develop any rash
4. Symptoms are worsening instead of improving
5. You develop wheezing or breathlessness (seek care immediately)
Avoid taking other medicines that also contain paracetamol. If you have liver disease, consult a doctor before using it.
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Yes, you can safely take paracetamol along with Doxolin 200, pantoprazole, Cleair tablets, and Lupituss syrup.
There is no harmful interaction between paracetamol and these medicines.
Your fever is likely due to:
• Ongoing respiratory infection
• Viral illness superimposed on cold/cough
• Inflammation after prolonged symptoms
Paracetamol is appropriate for fever and body ache in this situation.
Next Steps
• Take Paracetamol 500–650 mg, every 6–8 hours if fever ≥100°F
• Do not exceed 3,000 mg/day
• Continue other medicines as prescribed
• Monitor:
• Fever pattern
• Breathing difficulty
• Worsening cough or chest pain
Health Tips
• Drink warm fluids frequently
• Steam inhalation 1–2 times daily
• Avoid cold drinks and smoking
• Rest well — prolonged cough needs recovery time
• Don’t mix multiple fever medicines together
Taking paracetamol now is safe and appropriate. If the fever settles, that’s a good sign.
If symptoms persist, a follow-up may be needed to rule out chest infection or sinusitis.
If you want, you can consult me online — I can review your symptoms and decide if any medicine needs adjustment. You’re doing the right thing by checking before taking medicines.
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If cold and cough present since one month on and offf and if it is a recurrent then there is another issue can be there like sinus issue you can chekout also . Yes you can take pcm sos when required.
If u required proper investigation then consult me online i will give you the possible explanation.
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Yes , take 500mg 2 times a day
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Yes, you can .
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Yes you can take parcetmol for fever but need to done Some investigation regarding your fever on and off consult for further investigation
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Have paracetamol
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Yes u can take
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Urti
Do consult
Steam inhalation
Salt water gargling
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