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Diclofenac sodium and paracetamol
Can i take diclofenac sodium and paracetamol for headache while recovering from covid.
I am having headache/ heavy head may be because of lack of sleep , since all my family members are covid positive and i cant sleep, as i have to take care of my toddler ?
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For headache take Napra D 500
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You dont have to take diclofenac for headache. You hydrate well yourself and if your weight is above 60 kg , you can take high dose paracetamol ( provided you have no prior liver problems ).
Prolonged diclofenac , especially during acute illness will do harm to your kidney.
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If your weight is above 60 kg and normal liver ,
Take Paracetamol 1000mg every 6th or 8th hours for severe headache .( absolutely safe if liver normal )
You can take this dose for 2-3 days
However if you have persistent severe headache , you need to consult a physician to rule out other major issues / post covid complications.
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Drink plenty of oral fluids including boiled water
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Dr. Bisweswar Das
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