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My father is suffering from reactivation of tuberculosis and the medicines started from today by dots centre. I just want ask can we give paracetamol when the fever comes?
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Also consult a chest specialist for opinion
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Consult a pulmonologist for the same
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Paracetamol can be used to relieve fever . Minimum of 4 to 6 hours of gap between two doses (500mg each dose) is considered safe for low grade fever seen in tb patients . Should not be used more than 4 times a day as it’s overdosing can cause serious side effects . Do consult your family physician or chest physician about how often to use it and in what doses . If there is no known contraindication for paracetamol , it should be safe to use it for fever .
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Dr. Minesh Patel
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