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What antibiotics can I take for viral fever? Paracetamol isn't helping much. Only reducing the temperature for some time

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No antibiotics for viral infection. Since how many days u r having fever? What other symptoms ...  Read More

My 20 months old baby had a viral fever 4 days ago and my doctor prescribed an antibiotic and told to give for 5 days compulsory ,after the fever got settled now chicken pox has come in face and some place of the body ,now whether I can give that antibiotic or not

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U can continue antibiotic for 5 days and then stop,for rashes on face n body please consult doctor either online r offline ...  Read More

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From last 2 days my 1 and half year baby is having fever. Suddenly fever started and he is not having any cold symptoms. I've given calpol 250 dosage. Last time doctor suggested novamox 250 oral suspension for viral fever, is it safe to give Novamox antibiotics during fever.

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Most of such illnesses are viral in origin.. antibiotics like amoxicillin have no role here. It should only be added if a cbc blood check shows a bacterial infection profile .. that also is done only ...  Read More

I am having viral fever. I am taking dolo 650 for fever. Whats antibiotics should i take. I know its viral for sure

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HELLO, TABLET NOVACLOVE 625MG TWO-TIMES A DAY AFTER LUNCH N DINNER FOR THREE TO FIVE DAYS. TABLET FLEXON TWO-TIMES A DAY AFTER LUNCH N DINNER FOR THREE TO FIVE DAYS. SIPS OF LUKE WARM WATER. SIPS O ...  Read More

My daughter suffer from viral fever...so many times i heard viral fever can not be treated why doctor prescribed antibiotics has given also

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Antibiotics are of no use in treating viral fever since they only kill bacteria, if your child is having repeated viral fever then boosting of immunity is generally recommended. Try try increasing the ...  Read More

Can viral Fever re-occur in same season. I suffered from viral fever around a month ago and now again my throat feel like some infection. I completed five days antibiotic course when last infected, can I get infected from viral fever again and what need to do now?

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Hello. Yes viral fever can reoccur in same season. If you are suffering from new onset infection, previous antibiotics are not going to have any effect. You'll need new course of treatment. Hope this ...  Read More

I am having viral fever since yesterday night.Took antipyretic and antibiotics drugs.Now no fever but have headache.What should I do now?

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As u said it is viral fever, headache is common. for that take any paracetamol tablet , n wait for few days till u complete yr full course of antibiotics as advised. ...  Read More

Consulted to doctor for viral fever and they have given me azithromycin as antibiotics and calpol for fever , as she 12 weeks pregnant , can she take these medicine for viral fever and body ache is there any Garmin taking these.

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No she can take these medicines but avoid antibiotics as long as you can. Consider taking steam inhalation and drinking hot ginger tea for relief. ...  Read More

I have viral fever accompanied with cough and cold.i m taking dolo 650.which antibiotic should I take.

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In viral fever no need to take antibiotics. Drink lots of water, steam inhalation,tablet limcee 500 mg bd chewable , tab levocet 5vmg at night and dolo. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My mother has bypass surgery 9 months ago...from the last 2 days she is suffering from viral fever...she is taking paracetamol but no such effect...can she take antibiotic???

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She can take tab zifi 200 mg twice for 3 days ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I was on antibiotics for around 30 days for viral fever and fissure around 2 months ago but after that I am having extreme tiredness and sometimes diarrhea and anxiety , I have taking probiotics too but still no improvement

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may be antibiotics associated diarrhea you stop antibiotics and drink lots of water and take electrol with water ...  Read More

Hello dr,my kid is of 9 years old healthyybiy but since 2 days he is having viral symptoms such as high grade fever ,cough at night time ,weekness i hv given him ibugesic plus syrup the fever reducing after medicine but again coming in morning and in night time specially Do he need any antibiotics kindly help ...

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Hello since it’s been only 2 days you can wait as if it’s viral it will take 3-4 days to settle. Meanwhile give him paracetamol if temp is above 100F every 6 hrs. Maintain hydration. Monitor for urine ...  Read More

Hlo dr , I am on my antibiotics for lump under my jaw areas...so it was for 5 days course though I missed some dose and make it 7 days will it cause some problems.. the antibiotics was clamp 625 mg twice a day ...

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Actually you shouldn’t be doing like that Constant antibiotic level is needed to kill the microbe. Anyway there is no harm intaking for 7 days ...  Read More

Dear experts, i had viral fever for 2 days after that i got my stomach upset for a day nd since then i have extreme nausea feeling all the time, vomit is not happening but all the time i touch my stomach it feels like ill vomit, cant drink water or food bcz of that feeling nd taste of tongue. is this concerning?

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Consult online ...  Read More

My daughter is 6.5 years old and since yesterday midnight she was having fever and then yesterday we took her to doctor and she said it is flu and she recommend fluvir, crocin but when giving crocin it is controls for 3 hours only and immediately fever comes and we are giving sponge bath. I am so much tensed

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Greetings It is completely normal for viral fevers to return quickly as paracetamol wears off.Continue giving the antiviral (Fluvir) on schedule to treat the underlying infection.Ensure her Crocin do ...  Read More

I started feverish feeling and then started medicine, it's been more than 5 days still fever comes and after taking paracetamol 650, body sweats and then becomes normal then again cycle continues. I am worried. Fever rises to 102.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Why do people believe that rice is not good during cold and coughs? In my house generally during viral cough cold and runny nose, rice is being avoided.

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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

Please tell if its viral or bacterial infection in mouth No fever No pain Redness in mouth and sores Baby 3 year old Pls suggest medicine also

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Tonsils are enlarged. Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

I am 49 years old. Everyone in my family had a viral fever, and I think I caught it from them. However, I feel feverish internally, but my body temperature does not seem high from the outside. The soles of my feet remain warm, and I have persistent body aches. I have been taking paracetamol twice a day for the last four days, but I am not getting a

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Nowadays how can we protect our kids from risky viral infection. Please share any prevention tips to protect kids against viral diseases. My 7 year daughter had viral fever which later developed lymph nodes and she had fever for almost 2 weeks with neck pain. After 10 days she also had developed pain in one foot. She recovered with proper treatmen

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It sounds like your daughter had a really rough two-week recovery, and it’s completely natural to worry about her immune system after such an intense illness. To help protect kids from these kin ...  Read More

My baby is under 3 months and she had fever 2 3 days ago the doctor prescribed one antibiotic Cefolac. I am giving her 2 times a day 2.5 ml... should I stop now or use the whole bottle?

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Need evaluation, less than 3 months fever should be evaluated with investigations ...  Read More

Please suggest a good antibiotic for viral fever Having fever since last 2-3 days , taking dolo but fever keeps coming

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You can consult me directly on Practo, or reach out via WhatsApp: Eight Seven Six Two Seven Four Nine Nine Seven Four I’ll guide you step-by-step with easy-to-follow treatment plans. Early consu ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I am struggling with viral infection from last 5 days. So much cough with fever. I tried everything (steam, hot water) but still not getting relief. I have asthma also and getting breathing issues with that. Please help

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Asthma gets exacerbated with viral infection. You need to step up asthma medication along with antibiotics if running fever ...  Read More

I am suffering from Viral Infection due to winter. I have a dry cough and fever. My course of antibiotics was completed but the infection has not gone. I have tested CRP and it is 78.70 and I have a fever. Shall I continue the same antibiotic for 2 days more or not?

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Need know on which medication u were You can consultant me for details ...  Read More

My mother was having fever of 102 oral temperature. Doctor prescribed her Faronem 200 thrice a day for 5 days..She started antibiotic since friday afternoon i.e. 14th of Dec 2025..but yesterday and today she is having temperature 99.2,99.6,99.8..When would her temperature will become normal and why even after taking antibiotic she is having these t

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Continue medication as prescribed by your physician. Antibiotics has to continue for 3 days . Infection control take time . Repeat CBC after 3 days and then discuss with your physician ...  Read More

The doctor has prescribed 500mg ciplox antibiotics tablet for an 8 year old kid. He is ok . It is for eye problems. There is swelling on the eye lid with discharge.

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please cancel for proper treatment ...  Read More

My daughter is 1 year 6 month old weighing 9.6 KG. She had sign of fever on 21/10/2025 afternoon. We have paracetamol Fepanil 120 syrup. Later next day when we contacted doctor. He suggested P250 paracetamol syrup and HH Levo-M Kid syrup for runny nose. Till 25/10/2025 afternoon her fever levels were almost down. But doctor suggested "Refzil O" ant

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Greetings it won't cause fever , continue antibiotics ...  Read More

My husband caught into a bike accident where he got cut in his leg, which is blackish outside and inside white. I have cleared it with alcohols, betadine and also gave tbact cream and also titenas injection. Which antibiotic can be taken to cure it ?

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Is it possible for u to upload a pic of his wound ...  Read More

My mother is having viral fever from past 2 days with cough and yellow phlegm. She is taking antiflu 75mg twice a day with dolo 650 for fever approx thrice a day. Fever is around 99-100. Has lot of weakness and palpitations. Her sp02 is also 90-92. When will the fever subside ?

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I have total body aches tiredness, Fatigue no fever frequent urination but no small and color I feel like warm air come out my nose I feel like viral fever but no fever Can u please prescribe medicine

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