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Usage of paracetomol syrup for 10+ days
Hi 2.6 years old baby boy.He was having fever cold few days back I was giving him paracetomol syrup and nasal saline spray with Levocetrizine syrup.later after 5 days we all tested covid positive since then he is having cough phlegm along with fever .so I continued paracetomol ventol for cough .Now using azithromycin antibiotic for 3 days along with paracetomol syrup levocetrizine and ventoline and nasal spray .so is it safe if we use this paracetomol syrup many days as it's been more than 10 days I have benn using paracetomol syrup levocetrizine syrup and nasal saline spray .now the fever is little like for every 8 to 10 hours after giving syrup fever seems to be 37.7 near neck and if I see near forehead it's normal .today evening antibiotic course will be finished shall I stop paracetotsyrup also.he is having cough cold phelgm as of now
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Hello Dear mother Giving paracetamol for prolong periode may compromise liver function Normal body temperature is 37 c and upto 38 you can use nonpharmacological methods such as sponging, hydration and keeping the child in good ventilated atmosphere For cough and phlegm use ayurvedic formulations Consult online or nearby paediatrician for further advise
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Self medication is a common problem to cause prolongation of symptoms and also start of other problems. So here dose of medicine is low and some medicine are not required. Better take a consult.
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