Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
My Son affected by typhoid fever
Dear Dr. My 3yr old boy having fever(3days)and cold(more than 8days. I have consult with general physician and they gave paracetamol and cefiximi.. Last two day's, we have given and no improvement. So they suggest to take blood check and found that effected by typhoid. So I went to pediatrician and he suggest to give Amoxicillin & potassium calvulanate Suspension, Para 250mg,dextromethorphan hydrobromide & Chlorpheniramine cough syrub and T.HHAZI 250MG(1/3part). These medicines will work to reduce the typhoid?. So confused and I am seeing the fever if I missed(1 instance) or 1hr late(3instance) to give para syrub at anytime..
Pediatrician told that give after these medicine, we will see the further treatment..
Shall I give Cefixime or Amoxicilliin as antibiotic. Because cefixime is higher end compare to Amoxicilliin. . please suggest n help me...
Is there any specific antibiotics do I need to buy for Typhoid? Please help me.
1. Ideal test for diagnosis of Typhoid in the first week of illness should have been Typhidot M rather than Widal test as the latter may give confusing results in the first week
2. Considering the associated findings of cough and cold along with fever and only 3 days gone by since start of all complaints I would still put a viral infection higher on the cards .
3. In case it is typhoid also, both Cefixime and Amoxy clav don't have to be given . You should give only cefixime in case we suspect typhoid
4. Don't be scared that your child has got typhoid . It's a easily treatable disease . However if with oral medications child is not responding in about 48 hrs after starting treatment he will need to give him injectables
Answered
1/1 people found this helpful
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI
FREE
Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.