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Bad taste and smell in throat and mouth
I had cold and fever 4 days ago after after taking meftal forte and cefpodoxime for two days now fever has gone I'm having very worst nausea and feeling yuck taste and smell in throat and mouth .pls advise? Do i stop antibiotic or change?
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Nausea is due to antibiotic. Since you are improving continue. Take it after meals.
For Nausea take pantaprazole + domperidone one morning and one evening for 5days.
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Nausea is for antibiotics. Just one day more as u say no fever.
Add Emset4 MD to put under toung it dissolve with saliva slowly, nothing by mouth till 30min once for nausea.
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For nausea relief after taking antibiotics, try ginger tea, ginger ale, or over-the-counter anti-nausea medication, and eat small, bland meals.
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Thanks for sharing your symptoms. It’s good to hear that your fever has subsided. However, the nausea and unpleasant taste/smell in the mouth and throat could be side effects of the medications you’re taking, especially the antibiotic (Cefpodoxime).
Possible Reasons:
• Cefpodoxime commonly causes gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, metallic or bitter taste, and altered gut flora.
• Meftal Forte (mefenamic acid) can also irritate the stomach lining and worsen nausea.
• Post-viral changes can also temporarily affect taste and smell.
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What You Can Do:
1. Stop Cefpodoxime if:
• You were already afebrile after 2–3 days and there’s no ongoing infection.
• Symptoms worsen with each dose.
(Antibiotics like Cefpodoxime are usually continued for 5 days only if bacterial infection is confirmed or strongly suspected.)
2. Add a Probiotic:
• A good probiotic or curd/yogurt helps restore gut flora and reduce nausea.
3. For Nausea:
• You may take a short course of ondansetron (anti-nausea) before meals, if required.
4. Stay Hydrated and Eat Light:
• Prefer bland, non-spicy foods.
• Avoid oily or fried food until symptoms settle.
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Change antibiotics
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Continue antibiotics for three days more
Rinse mouth with hexidine mouth wash or hot salt water with lime ,drink fresh fruit juices
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Dr. Dishaa Bansal
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11 yrs exp
Delhi
Complete your antibiotic course. Do not change or stop it in between . It will take some time but taste will get better.
Try warm liquids . Less oily and spicy food
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Hydrate adequately
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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