Guidelines for caretaker at home

2020-11-13 08:06:35

Asked for Female, 19 Years

Should caretaker at home for Covid-19 take hydroxychloroquine? Or gloves and masks would be enough to give some protection?

Answers (5)

Dr. Pooja Choradia

Pulmonologist

18 yrs expThane

HCQ has no documented evidence for protection against covid.

Answered2020-11-17 15:21:11

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Dr. Amruth Sindhu

Pulmonologist

20 yrs expBangalore

Hi. I understand your concern s. No medications required if asymptomatic

Answered2020-11-13 08:43:56

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vybhav vijendra

Pulmonologist

13 yrs expBangalore

Medication not required if asymptomatic

Answered2020-11-13 08:37:43

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Dr. P M Anbumaran

Pulmonologist

13 yrs expChennai

No medications needed if they are asymptomatic

Answered2020-11-13 12:57:55

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Dr. Aditya Parihar

Pulmonologist

22 yrs expNagpur

No , Not without consult Just Maintaining social distancing Mask and respiratory hygiene Frequent hand washing

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You may add multivitamins and Limcee if you want

Answered2020-11-13 09:01:46

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