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Med for chicken pox
Could you please tell the name of the antibiotics that I can use for the fast curing of chicken/small pox?
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Valaciclovir
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Consult a dermatologist to confirm diagnosis.
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Please consult a General Physician in your area for confirmation of the diagnosis.
I hope you are not pregnant at this stage. That medicine is contraindicated for pregnant women.
Smallpox has been eradicated from India since 1976
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First confirm the exanthem is due to chickenpox by a doctor
T acyclovir 800mg tds for 7 days
Analgesics anti pyretics and calamine lotion we usually use.
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Hello, chicken pox is a viral disease. You should start with medicines such as acyclovir/valcyclovir. But, ideally they should be started after a proper physical consultation with a physician for proper evaluation and assessment.
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Its a viral dis. Antibiotics are not needed.
Treatment is symptomatic.
You can take Tab.Acyclovir ,TDS
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Advice test and Takes plenty of water
Also started antiviral drugs, aciclovir
Also take a multivitamin like tablet Zincovit once a day for 10 days
, for faster recovery from weakness and for better immunity
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advice rest
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maintain personal hygiene,
for itching use tablet LCZ 5MG, OD
AND calamine lotions
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Antibiotics should not be taken for chickenpox as it is a viral infection. For chickenpox pox you can take valcyclovir 1gm Thrice daily ×7 days and avoid scratching, apply lactose calamine lotion , take antihistamine ( Allegra/cetrizine) one tab at night before bed.
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Hydration is must, take much fluids, avoid contact with others stay isolated(indoor), avoid scratching. Eat protein rich diet
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There is no antibiotic that cures chickenpox (varicella). Chickenpox is a viral infection, and antibiotics act only against bacteria, not viruses.
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Chickenpox is viral, antibiotics are NOT needed.
Acyclovir helps only if started within 48–72 hours of rash onset.Otherwise, treatment is symptomatic (paracetamol, antihistamine, calamine).
Do not scratch lesions to prevent scarring/infection.
You can consult with me via Practo if needed.
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Good news is there is No Small Pox in the world anymore.
If it is you, age 24 years with chicken pox, if you develop severe chest symptoms like cough, breathing problems, you must get seen at a hospital.
All the best.
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You can take antiviral like acyclovir. But that is effective when started within 48 to 72 hours at the most.As such if it is chicken pox, it will resolve within 7 to 10 days.
Just do not scratch the eruptions directly, it can cause infection, use a soft tissue for scratching. do not manually break them, that will cause scarring.
Take meds for itching, or any other associated symptom.
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✓Chickenpox is a viral disease, antibiotics don’t cure it.
✓antibiotics needs to be taken if there is any secondary infection
✓acyclovir is helpful only if started within 48 hr of developing rashes
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Usually antibiotics prescribe in chicken pox for the prevention of secondary infection which is mostly bacterial so no any antibiotic cure the chickenpox. I need some information, who diagnose chicken pox,some skin lesion looks like chickenpox but actually it doesn't, so share photograph of skin lesion for proper diagnosis
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You have to take Antiviral (like Acyclovir or Valacyclovir)drug for pox.
Antibiotic is added to prevent secondary infection.
Also take multivitamin and immunity booster.
Symptomatic drugs as per your symptoms.
Also have plenty of fluid to maintain hydration.
Isolation is also required.
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it's not antibiotics
you need to take antiviral
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After physical examination and reviewing your heakty status medicibe can be prescribed.
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It's antiviral medicine acyclovir 800four times a day after food for ten days.
Zerodol sp three times a day after food for five days.
Montek lc one at night for 7 days to control itch an antiallergic. Acyclovir cream / ointment when irruption ruptured locally apply.
Use of neem water leaf tomato very quickly.
Light diet home made. Plenty of water n liquid.
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No antibiotics req...
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Pls consult for proper medication and dosage of antiviral
Health Tips
Avoid self medication
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Antiviral can work ,antibiotic has no role in chickenpox.
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Antibiotics do NOT cure chickenpox (varicella) or smallpox.
Chickenpox is caused by a virus, so antibiotics will not make it heal faster.
The correct medicine for chickenpox is an antiviral, not an antibiotic.
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Correct Treatment for Chickenpox
1. Antiviral (Most Important)
• Acyclovir (or Valacyclovir)
✔ Reduces severity, number of lesions, fever, and complications
✔ Works best if started within 24–48 hours of rash onset
2. Supportive Care
• Paracetamol for fever/pain
• Calamine lotion for itching
• Adequate fluids and rest
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When Are Antibiotics Used?
Antibiotics are used ONLY if there is a secondary bacterial infection, such as:
• Pus-filled lesions
• Increasing redness, swelling, severe pain
• High fever not settling
In that case, antibiotics are chosen after examination.
⚠️ Do NOT self-start antibiotics — unnecessary use can worsen outcomes.
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• Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen
• Avoid scratching (prevents scars and infection)
• Isolate until all lesions crust over
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Chickenpox is a viral infection, so antibiotics do not cure it and are not needed.
For faster recovery, focus on supportive care: rest, fluids, paracetamol for fever, calamine lotion for itching, and avoid scratching.
An antiviral medicine may be needed if the rash is severe, or you are an adult/pregnant/immunocompromised. Please consult a doctor for that.
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
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6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
We don't give antibiotics in chicken pox
Next Steps
consultation
Health Tips
plenty of water intake
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Acyclovir 3 times a day
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. NOUNOUBA KONTHOUJAM
General Physician
Shillong
Actually small pox is unlikely as it was eradicated. But a consultation would help to clear the doubt.
For Chicken pox we can use Acyclovir. It is the antiviral of choice in chicken pox. Others we can treat symptomatically.
Next Steps
Patient should be isolated to prevent spreading of disease and show to a doctor, either through procto or other else. The diagnosis can be made through the signs and symptoms so, showing a doctor is a much need next step.
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In either case take caution not to spread the disease. If the rash is more predominantly on chest and back and also in palms and sole, consult a doctor asap
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
You need antiviral medicine
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
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Take tab augmentin twice a day
Apply Calosoft lotion
Use himalaya neem soap
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Antivirals
To be taken under supervision of nearby doctor
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Dr. Snigdha Bommireddi
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Tab Valacyclovir 1gm thrice daily for 5 days (it helps in decreasing the severity of the disease)
if fever present tab pcm 650mg thrice daily for 3 days
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Dr. V Reshma
General Physician
Hello !
It is first recommended to consult a doctor to diagnose chicken pox . However in India , elders at home usually detect a chicken pox , but it might sometimes mimic other skin conditions . Chicken pox is caused due to a virun And hence antivirals are preferred . Antibiotics are prescribed only if there is a super added infection.
Usually the lesions settle on their own within 2 weeks . If they do not then intervention is required . Drink plenty of water and do not scratch or try to burst the lesions which will only worsen it .
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