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Can Antibiotics cause fever?
Hi, I am going through antibiotic course for my tooth cavity problem. Currently due to lockdown Dentists are not able to carry out any root canal procedures.
So till that time given course of Antibiotics and pain killers as below -
Augmentin 625 Duo, Ultracet, Pan D.
But since after 24 hrs. I feeling feverish. So does combination of any of these drugs cause fever?
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Antibiotics for few days help in reducing infection thus fever came down it's ok use sensodyne repair tooth paste twice a day
Apply gum paint locally in touch with doctor
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These drugs are unlikely to cause fever. Fever may be due to tooth infection . U can wait for 2-3 days for full action of antibiotics. If high fever or severe pain please consult ur dentist.
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Hello,
These drugs won't cause fever.
This need to be evaluated
Provide complete history.
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consult online for further management.
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Dont think it is due to antibiotics
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If you need further assistance Consult online for the same and prescription
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Avoid sensitive fluids and food
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Fever is due to the inflammation on ur gums. Don't due to drugs
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes, antibiotics can cause a fever. It's called antibiotic fever. This happens when a person is on antibiotics for a long duration and by long duration I'm not talking about general Antibiotics course most people receive.
However, the reason for your revert isn't Antibiotics are NOT the cause of fever, most likely the infection is the cause.
Also, you say that you are feeling feverish. Please make sure you measure your temperature and post the recording here so that we can know how much fever you really have.
If your fever is >100, take a paracetamol.
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if you have any further doubts, you can contact me and all for help. get well soon.
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