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Chicken pox medicine

2016-01-22 17:31:13
Hi Got infected with chicken pox and today only i got it confirmed. I consulted 2 doctors but both of them asked me ti take only dolo 650. No other medicine. But on reviews doctors are recommending anti viral. Just a little concerned.
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Hello don worry symptomatic treatment is required consult a physician who will prescribe you antiviral drugs consult physician for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered2016-01-24 09:42:15

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