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Give paracetamol to paralysed patient?

2018-01-17 17:26:22
Hello my mom has been paralysed since april 2017 and now she is having a viral fever so can we give her paracetamol(DOLLO 650) she is 40 years old
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There no contraindication to giving paracetamol to paralysed patients unless and otherwise they are allergic to it. Please make your mom consume the medicine in propped up position (sitting position)
Next Steps
Consider consulting a doctor if fever persist
Health Tips
Do not overdose the medicine. Watch for any symptoms like decreased urine output

Answered2018-01-19 13:14:56

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