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2021-12-11 06:20:08
Can I take another tablet of Paracetamol after 12 hours? What should be ideal dosage of Paracetamol for Common Cold?
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Medication under prescription is advisable

Answered2021-12-11 14:31:10

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Take for fever

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Paracetamol is for fever and pain only. It may be used 6 hourly according to weight.
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For Cold , depends on symptoms we have many choices.

Answered2021-12-11 07:13:13

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Take cetrizine along with pcm 500 thrice or dolo 650

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Can take for fever... Not advisable for cold

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