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Regarding fever medicine
Hello Doctor, my 15-year-old sister has fever right now. We haven’t checked the temperature yet. She has an exam tomorrow, so could you please suggest a safe medicine for her and any precautions?
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Give her adequate fluids,tab paracetamol 500mg one every 8hours.
Get cbc done and share results.
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Zerodol sp three times a day after food.
Lansaprazole 15 mg one in empty stomach.
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Mostly fevers are due to common viral infections and improve well with rest, hydration and timely care 👍 First check her temperature and check symptoms like throat pain, cough, body pains or vomiting. A proper consultation will help guide safe medicines according to her symptoms and avoid unnecessary medication before her exam.
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Give paracetamol and get her physical examination by physician
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Managing a fever when an exam is scheduled for the next day requires a balance of symptomatic relief and ensuring the patient remains alert. For a 15-year-old, Paracetamol (500mg or 650mg) is the safest first-line treatment to reduce temperature and body aches. It is effective and generally does not cause drowsiness, which is crucial for her exam preparation. However, it is vital to first confirm the temperature with a thermometer to guide the frequency of the dosage."
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Hydration is Key: "Encourage her to drink plenty of fluids—water, coconut water, or ORS. Dehydration from a fever can cause fatigue and 'brain fog,' which will affect her exam performance more than the fever itself."
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You can give Paracetamol 500 mg after food for fever/body pain. Keep good hydration and rest, and check temperature also.
If high fever, breathing issue, vomiting, rash, or fever continues, consult doctor. You can consult me for proper guidance.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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