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Hello, is it OK to take ibuprofen and paracetamol together at the same time for fever, cough, and sore throat? Or it's better to take them separately with some time gap?

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Dear Sir/Mam, My 2 years old nephew has been suffering from fever for last one day and temperature is over 100 °F, please tell me which does work faster and more effectively in fever IBUPROFEN or PARACETAMOL?

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Dear parents , Matter is not which act fast, matter is which is safe. Always give paracetamol. Ibuprofen causes in some bronchospasm. ...  Read More

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I took Amoxicillin about 7 hours ago is it safe right take an ibuprofen . Wanted to know if it will react or hurt me

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HELLO, YOU CAN TAKE AMOXICILLIN AND IBRUPROFEN ONE AFTER ANOTHER, AT AN INTERVAL OF FIVE MINUTES AFTER FOOD. NO HARM, NO REACTION. O.K BYE. ...  Read More

Taken ibuprofen 4800mg in 24hr for a week n 600mg daily randomly after I have dirrhea nausea vomiting headache slight chest pain Didn't do this intentually was trying to heal a toung percing didn't realise how much I was taking

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Newer guidelines for nsaids use is only for 7days ...kindly donnot use them for more than this...consult any gp for ur symptoms n take proper treatment for that .... Donot take over counter drugs just ...  Read More

I went to near government hospital Fir urine infection and fever Doctor gave medicine but forgot how to take 1- ibuprofen 400mg 6 tablets 2- ciprofloxacin cirozin 500 mg 3 tablets And one loose medicine don't know name 5 tblets Doctor said take medicine for 3 days But don't remember how to take My question 1-Ibuprofen twice a day? 2-Cipro one

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Hi, My son 5 years old is having high viral fever. It is around 102 to 103 Fahrenheit. We tried giving paracetamol 250mg but fever comes back within 3 hours. We live in abroad and emergency doctor over call said to give ibuprofen. Should this be given alone or should this be given with paracetamol. We are unable to reach the doctor who prescribed

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Greetings u can give Ibuprofen alone ...  Read More

Can we take Giloy Ghanwati with Paracetamol or ibuprofen. Is there any side effects like any reaction?

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Mixopathy is usually not advisable ...  Read More

Allergy from ibuprofen my lips and eyes gets swelled and itches up so should i take vaccine or not?

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Refrain use of ibuprofen Vaccine has nothing to do with it ...  Read More

Does Esomeprazole interacts with Ibuprofen?As I have both Urological and Gastroenterological diseases.

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Paracetamol can be taken empty stomach Now I am not going to eat anything And I had my lunch before 2 hours Can I take now paracetamol?

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Better to take after food. At least along with a glass of milk. ...  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

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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My son was admitted in hospital due to vomiting and dehydration after eating outside food, but was accidentally given paracetamol overdose for fever. Should I go for a blood test again or what to do, please suggest. Child age: 2.8 years Weight: 12 kg Dose taken: 800 mg paracetamol Time since overdose: ~100+ hours LFT done at 18 hours: normal Curren

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Usual toxic dose for paracetamol poisoning is >150mg/kg and half life of paracetamol is around 4hrs. Since he has taken around 65mg/kg and it’s been 100hrs and he is asymptomatic with normal liver enz ...  Read More

Can I give paracetamol to my 1 year old son without food??? Because he is not eating anything and he had a fever Can I give it without food

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I went to the physio today for back pain and having had treatment the pain was too much and since I felt slightly feverish I took 2 tablets of 500mg of paracetamol at around 18:30pm. The physio has given me a muscle relaxant as well which contains 325mg of paracetamol which I have taken at around 21:00pm. Is this something to worry about as I have

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We had given paracetamol 250mg/5ml Suspension 4ml each time to my 2.5 year old baby with 13 kg weight at yesterday night 9 PM then 2 AM then 8 AM then 2 PM and now at 8PM. As before lapses of 24 hour we have given 5th dosage , is there any problem. We are bit worried as in bottle written 4 times maximum in 24 hour. We given 5 times within 24 hour.

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Please stop hereafter.use tepid sponging to delay the intervals between dosage.watch out for vomitting,loss of appetite or lethargy ...  Read More

Hi doctor, My son is 7 years 9 months old now. Earlier I used to give paracetamol (p 250) during fever but he never had any side effects but after Covid, I mean to say from his 5 th year onwards if I give paracetamol p250 or other paracetamol related syrups he is getting rashes and itching all over the body. If he is allergic to that drug then that

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Greetings u can give plain ibugesic syrup or meftal ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My son's age is 3.6 years, weight: 13.1 kg. Gave ibuprofen junior 5 mL today evening at 6:30 (temp 102) after consulting pediatrician. As per doctor suggestion need to give next dosage after 6 hrs but temp not decreasing from 102 to 100 and it went upto 103.6 and we got afraid it may reach to 104 temperature and gave ibuprofen 1 hr

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Greetings it should be given every 8 hrly not less than that ...  Read More

How safe Is paracetamol calpol to give to child id the fever is not down from past 1week, or should I continue if the fever id down by 7th day

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Greetings it's safe but find out the reason for fever kindly consult doctor/ do blood test ...  Read More

Pain in neck from last 5 days. Dr suggested myospaz.. I didn't knew there was paracetamol in it... paracetamol doesn't suit me. It causes uneasiness and excessive sweating. Kindly suggest what to do?

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My 1.5 year old son is having continuous fever. We are giving him paracetamol and ibuprofen 3.5 ml 3 times a day. After giving medicine he remains okay for 2-3 hours and then he again starts having fever.

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What is the total duration of fever? Are there any other complaints other than fever? Usually any viral fever lasts for 3-5 days. If for more than 3 days, we will need to investigate for the cause. Du ...  Read More

My toddler confirmed Influenza (h3n2) today and doc started with Oseltamivir... Fever persists even after that... Should I give paracetamol along with it.

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Yes u can give paracetamol along with tat antiviral . ...  Read More

Can I give paracetamol drop to my 3 month old baby after penta vaccines fever is not there only leg pain occurring to baby..

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Can i take paracetamol 500 1 hour after taking augmentin 625 ? I have developed boil and have fever also

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Paracetamol is useless. Zerodol sp three times a day after food for five days. Augmentine duo625 three times a day after food for seven to ten days. Montek lc one at night for five. ...  Read More

I get headache once in 2 weeks mostly after taking headbath or after applying hair oil and i take dolo 650 for it. Does it have any side effects? Is taking dolo 650 once in 2 weeks safe? I heard paracetamol overdose can affect liver, is this considered overdose or overuse? If there is any other medicine better than dolo 650, please do suggest. Tha

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My husband mistakenly given 7 ml of paracetamol contains 100 mg in 1 ml to my baby , weight 9 kgs , its been more than 24 hrs he is active not developing any symptoms , as I consult doc said paracetamol complety excrete from body after 24 hrs and if he didnt develop symptoms , nothing to danger !! Kindly tell me is the risk factor

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Most probably it won't be a problem. Maintain adequate hydration. Give plenty of fluids. If any decrease in urine output or vomiting develops consult pediatrician. ...  Read More

Dear doctor Why m i having back pain after taking paracetamol 500 MG ...why is paracetamol cause of back pain ???

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May not be back pain but gas causing back pain .. paracetamol if taken without antacids in morning can casuse NSAID induced gastritis that can cause referred pain to back ...  Read More

Hi can i give paracetamol syrup after giving albendazole syrup to my 2.8 year old child. Yesterday night I gave bedy syrup to my child

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I am currently on petril beta 10 prescribed by my doctor for anxiety for 3days now and I also seem to be coming down with a flu . May I have sore throat and it hurts . Can I take paracetamol and other antibiotics while also taking petril beta 10 .

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My friend was getting chills at 10pm yesterday so she took zerodol sp at 10:45 and her fever went away, but since 3am she is having chills can she take paracetamol or zerodol sp now? Please help she has exam tomorrow

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If fever persists continue tablet paracetamol 500mg twice a day. No need to take zerodol sp. ...  Read More

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