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Is paracetamol safe to take for fever during pregnancy? I am 11 weeks pregnant and bit concerned if it will affect the baby.

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You can take paracetamol. It's safe during pregnancy. ...  Read More

Is paracetamol only use for fever? Or else 1) Does it cure cold & fever too?? What are the benefits of paracetamol?? Please give me your valuable answers

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Paracetamol reduces malaise associated with cold..mostly cold is self limiting in few days time ..if really bad ,anti allergic medication can be added ..and multivitamins ...  Read More

I was sleeping with AC on and got cold and cough. Along with it there is mild fever since yesterday. I would like to know if having Paracetamol is a good option or shall I wait till gets over by itself. Also last week I had an antibiotic course due to my tooth extraction.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. I can surely help you with some medicine but for that I need to know a few more details. If you want to provide me with those details then you can start ...  Read More

Hi, My husband Has fever 103 and taken paracetamol 650 but fever is not coming down .please suggest

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It's important to know the day duration , pattern of fever and also other symptom assessment kindly consult ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, My son's age is 1 year 11 months. Yesterday night he got fever 100.5 °F around 12' o clock. Gave paracetamol p 250 - 3 ml. After 1 st dose fever reduced like no there's no fever. But gave 2nd dose after 6 hours - 3ml. Now my question is: fever got reduced. Should I give paracetamol today as well like another 3 doses with 6 hrs g

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Greetings you can give paracetamol as sos whenever temperature more than 99.5f ...  Read More

After taking paracetamol geeting nausena while eating and also vomiting done one time feeling fullness I stomach

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Hi Doctor, My father had angioplasty last month and he is taking Preva As 150 mg daily. He has fever. Can paracetamol be given to him?

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. As of now you can take a tab. Paracetamol 650mg thrice a day after food for 2 days. If it still persists, you can start a online consultation with me so ...  Read More

I got a pretty bad migraine day before yesterday, probably due to sleep deprivation. Since the only painkiller I had on hand was paracetamol, I took one and fell asleep. Since then though, I've had a slight fever on and off. I also feel very lethargic. Just to repeat, I had absolutely no fever before taking the paracetamol, only a migraine from the

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Hi doctor Can i give antibiotics immediately after paracetamol for my 2.9 year daughter.if not pls tell me how much gap required. My doctor suggested to give antibiotic if fever increases.i gave her paracetamol after 15 min it increased to 101 so thought of giving antibiotic now.can i give it immediately or should I maintain a gap between paracetam

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Hello Doctor, My 1 year old have fever kindly suggest paracetamol dosage and safe interval between dosage. As I see my son has 103 d fever. Regards Shruthi

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You can give paracetamol in required doses every 4 to6 hourly maximum 4 dose per day. ...  Read More

My friend took 8 paracetamol last night at empty stomach and has 3 chapathis later. Today afternoon she again took 10 paracetamol 500 mg . She felt nauseous and dizzy after sometime she was ok . She ate one bun round 6pm and vomitted it . Will she get better if she sleeps ?

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Your friend took a large amount of paracetamol within about a day, and that can affect the liver even before any symptoms show up. ...  Read More

Fever since 9:30 PM . In range of 103-104F, headache, and mild vertigo feeling, 1 bout of vomiting at 10 pm just after administrating paracetamol 500 so not sure if medicine was absorbed. No other medicine administered. No cold or cough , acidity suspected. What home remedy can be tried ?

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A fever of 103-104 with vomiting and dizziness in a 13-year-old needs prompt medical attention. Sponge her forehead and body with lukewarm water to bring the temperature down. Keep her hydrated with s ...  Read More

My 6 month old has a fever, likely due to the seasonal change (one of the family members, 58F also has a fever at this time). I’m wondering if the correct dosage of paracetamol drops can be given. I have 100mg strength with 15ml. He weighs 6.5kg and his temperature is around 101 F.

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Greetings.. U can give 0.8 ml every 6 th hourly ...  Read More

My child is 18 month old I have taken his vaccination today now he will get fever so I have calpol 120 MG syrup where not mentioned on it for 9 kg baby how much it should given so I want to know how much I should give to my 9 kg weight and baby.

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Greetings For a baby weighing 9 kg, the safe dose of Calpol 120 mg/5 mL suspension is 5 mL. This dose can be given every 4 to 6 hours if a post-vaccination fever develops. Do not give more than 4 dos ...  Read More

My 15month old toddler has fever of 100degree,weight 11kgs,giving calpol 100mg drops every 6hrs from last 36 hrs..how long can I give paracetamol

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You can repeat next dose of paracetamol after 4-5 hours if fever is more than 100F. ...  Read More

I took overall 6200 mg of pcm including 650 mg tablets and one iv within a span of 48 hours...is it safe...I have not taken it since yesterday evening as I feel fine ..was having viral fever..my body weight is 55 kg

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It’s ok High doses can affect the liver If you have any doubt check sgpt ...  Read More

Hello doctors... My baby is 4 months 2 weeks old now. She is prematured baby (born at 32 wees). She has fever and cold. Fever comes at night. Her nose blocked. I gave medomol paracetamol 0.7ml drops. Today i consulted doctor. Doctor suggested to give paracip syrup 3.5ml. Can i give 3.5ml of syrup to 4 months old baby?

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Dosage of medications in case of children is highly dependant on the weight of the baby. Please let me know the weight of the baby as well as the strength of the paracip syrup you have with you.Is it ...  Read More

My son who is 10 years old weight is 35 kg he is having fever 101.5 can I give him paracetamol 500mg tablet.

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Yes you can give him paracetamol 500 mg tablet every 6 hrly if temperature is above100F. ...  Read More

Last Sunday my 16 month old baby and weight 10.3 kg took the 16 month vaccine after vaccination He has had suffered from high fever 101 to 102.5°F . So i have to give paracetamol 250 mg/5 ml magadol syrup in every 4 hours for 6 times . This is for 1 day only . Is it excessive high dose ? I feel very scared now . Is that harmful for his liver?

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Greetings You can give 3 ml every 4-6 th hourly. And do sponging to reduce the temperature ...  Read More

My baby is 2 years old. He has had a fever for the last 3 days, when we give paracetamol plus ibuprofen the fever gets normal and it again comes back. His nose is blocked.He is not eating anything only demanding water. His stomach is gassy and sometimes looks like he is about to vomit. We are giving him antibiotics, anticold syrup, antacid antivomi

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Recurring fever with blocked nose, poor appetite, and gas in a 2-year-old usually indicates a viral URTI. The fever returning after paracetamol/ibuprofen is common in viral illness. Continue alternati ...  Read More

My daughter is 6.5 yeras old and she is getting fever with chillness and shivering since 12 pm and we gave paracetamol and immediate fever and shivering is gone, but again after 4 hours we are getting it again so please advice. I am fear that is it dengue or vial

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Hello Keep a track of temperature and give paracetamol every 6 hourly if temperature is above100F. You can give sponging too. Observe urine output, if child has any vomiting, abdominal pain. Maintain ...  Read More

I gave albendazole 10 ml to 5 year old on 31 aug at night before sleeping next day in the evening she developed mild fever 99.7 , every 6-8 hours mild fever is reoccurring and i am giving mefkind ds 5 ml because paracetamol doesnt break her fever is it viral or any side effect of albendazole (deworming suspension)

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It has no relation with albendazole , paracetamol is safer when compared to mefkind ds … fever is a sign of infection and if child is comfortable paracetamol is more than sufficient ...  Read More

My baby girl is 6bweeks old and received vaccination today,for fever and pain I am using calpal 100mg,her weight is 4.5 kg as per instructions on the medicine I have given 0.5 ml in the afternoon and now the temp is 99.5 shall I give one more dose,how many dose can I give per day

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Hi You can give upto 4 doses in a day, not more than that. Dose is 0.6 ml as required. ...  Read More

Hello my 7 weeks old newborn had his 1st major vaccination today at 10am at a government sector. His current weight is 4kg. The staff has advised to give 1/4th tablet of paracetamol (500mg) twice a day. I asked them to tell me about dosage of syrup crocin but as the doctor was not available till 1pm, the syrup dosage could not be advised. I gave hi

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Greetings Giving fractions of adult tablets to infants is highly unsafe due to uneven drug distribution and the risk of severe liver toxicity.For infants, paracetamol should be administered using app ...  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

Suffering from fever since yesterday. Temperature was 102°F. Had Instaflex P as Paracetamol but to no avail. Fever came down to 101°F in the morning but plummeted to 101.2°F first and then to 101.5°F. Associated with this is intermittent coughing and breakdown of phlegm in the lungs. Please help me,as to whether this is related

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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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My wife is 14 weeks pregnant. Suddenly she is experiencing Cough and Fever. Can Paracetamol be taken in pregnancy. Kindly guide.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, my son is 9 years old, weight 24 kg, he got fever 102 suddenly today , given paracetamol but fever reduce for 30 min than came back. Please help what should I do.

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Sometimes paracetmol alone cannot control higher temperatures Can give syrup meftal-p 7.5ml every 8-12 hrly if temp> 102 Please book a consultation for proper evaluation ...  Read More

My son has fever and a pharmacist given a syrup which was disnim p+ but contains paracetamol 250 mg and mefenamic acid 100 mg,but I search on google no syrup found like this,is it a duplicate syrup

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Sometimes different manufacturers market the same composition under different brand names, so it may not appear easily on Google. Check the bottle/strip for manufacturer name, batch number, and expiry ...  Read More

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