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Fever started 1 week after femor neck surgery. Elevated levels of ESR (above 100)and CPR(above 23). Doctor rules out osteomyelitis. Put on ant biotics by GP. Fever has not come down substantially after 3 weeks of treatment.Chill and fever starts in the afternoon after lunch and continues throught night. Doctor asking us to wait and continue. Surgical wound healed completely. No pain at the site of surgery. Pl advice what kind of infection is possible and the desired names of antibiotics. ## Hello, Vyjayanthi! How are you doing? This person really needs to be seen by a doctor again and have more medical work ups done to get to the root of the problem. There are things other than infections that can cause elevation of ESR and CPR. They are commonly elevated in people with some forms of ar...

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I'm age 22+ and I've had a fever for two days now... Can anyone please recommend which medicine should be taken? ## I've had a fever and body pain for the past 2 days and l take a combination of the following medications, but my fever is still not going away. 1 Dolo 650 2 Zerodol P 3 Mox 500 4 Ranitidin 300 Can anyone please give me some advice? ## How high are the fevers you both are worried about? In most cases, a mildly elevated body temperature can be lower by using Paracetamol, or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, such as Ibuprofen, or Naproxen. The NIH warns that they may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, increased risk of bleeding, and headache. But it really depends on how high your fever is, and what is causing it. Are either of you on any other medicat...

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What is the duration of time one should wait between one dose to another dose for treating a high fever like 102 and 103? ## I'm sorry, is Dolo an abbreviation for something? What country is it from? I am not familiar with anything under this name, does anyone know what this is? ## DOLO-650 is reported to contain Paracetamol 650 mg (also known as Acetaminophen). This is a widely used over-the-counter analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). For adults, the typical maximum dosage of this medication is 4,000 mg per day - however, it is always important to follow instructions on the packaging and from your doctor! In short, you should be able to take this medication safely every 4 to 6 hours. You can read more about this medication at: Do you have any other questions ...

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Hay fever is one of the types of allergic reaction caused by the disorder of immune system is often referred to as atopy. Hay fever is highly prevalent among people and cause symptoms such as allergic conjunctivitis, runny, itchiness, welling, and mucus production. Hay fever involves an allergic reaction to pollen, animal dander, dust, and similar inhaled allergens.The goal of rhinitis treatment is to reduce the symptoms of allergic reaction.

Will antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin, etc., treat a fever? ## There is no antibiotic specifically to treat a fever. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections, so they may help if the fever has been caused by an infection somewhere in your body, but is the sole way they can assist with it. Learn more antibiotic details here. What is causing the fever?

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Will this pill also reduce swelling from cold sores/fever blisters? ## Hello, Maria! How are you? No, this is an antibiotic that is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections, so it will have no effect on the virus that causes cold sores. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a fever and I'm suspecting that it's a viral fever, so plz suggest some antibiotics. ## I got fever and body pains since one day ## Antibiotics are not effective against viruses, which is why they cannot be used to treat a cold or flu. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. Learn more virus details here. The best thing you can do for a virus, in most cases, is to let it run its course. However, if it gets problematic, then you should consult your doctor. Are there any other questions or comments? ## My daughter 9yrs suffering from fever and headache from 2 days I gave her paracetamol 250 mg syrup thrice a day.She relieved but headache is there again what should o do any medicine plz. Suggest, thanks..... ## I have a fever with a cough. I was wet in t...

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Is Grilinctus BM advisable for fever? ## What are the side effects of grilinctus bm? ## This drug is not indicated as a fever reducer. It is reported to contain Terbutaline (2.5mg/5ml) + Bromhexine (8mg/5ml), which is more appropriate in treating a cough and other cold symptoms such as runny nose by thinning the mucus. According to 1mg.com, "The most common side effects are nausea, indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, headache, tremor, sweating, skin rash, and palpitations. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time."

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Acetaminophen

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen,[a] is a medication used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain.[11][12] At a standard dose, paracetamol only slightly decreases body temperature;[11][13][14] it is inferior to ibuprofen in that respect,[15] and the benefits of its use for fever are unclear.[11][16][17] Paracetamol may reliev...

I have fever since three day but taken paracitamol then relife. It conutinue i have no antibiotics plese indicate for antibiotic. ## hi, i want to know about malaria. ## Vikas, antibiotics are not effective at treating viruses, they are only effective at treating bacterial infections. So, if you have a virus, an antibiotic will not help. Learn more antibiotic details here. And what did you want to know about malaria? Learn more Malaria details here. ## which antibiotic most comonly used for fever? ## I have fever and back pain and body pain .feeling sick due to whole body get warm and painfull ## I need a treatment option. Perhaps one of the following medications -but which one is dependable? 1) AVR 24 2) Harvoni 3) Heterosofir. ...anyone of them?

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Can I take Gramocef-O for a viral fever and throat pain? ## Gramocef-O contains the active ingredient Cefixime, which is a Cephalosporin class antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, it is not effective against viruses, no antibiotic is. If you try to use it when it is not necessary, you also run the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Have you seen a doctor for you symptoms?

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I am having severe body pain along with the pain at each of the joint of my body since past 2 days. I had a test for Thyroid, Blood sugar, Dengue. Reports are normal and Dengue is negative. Doctor prescribed painkiller along with antibiotics for throat infection and I am taking since past two days. I am basically a doctor and suspect this to be viral fever / Malaria. What medication would you suggest for my body pain and fever? ## I am having severe body pain along with the pain at each of the joint of my body since past 2 days

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please provide name of antibiotic tablet for viral fever. bcause i have suffering from viral fever last 4 days. and occuring pain to all body joints. please provide suitable names of antibiotic tablets.so i can feel good. ## Please tell the name of medicines used in viral fever ## please provide name of antibiotic tablet for viral fever. bcause i have suffering from viral fever last 4 days. and occuring pain to all body joints. please provide suitable names of antibiotic tablets.so i can feel good. ## My child age is 3 year .she has a fever continuesly 102 F for 9 hrs .I have gives paracetamol syrups two times but no change in condition.please give me another medicine name for temporary relief. ## My child is 2yrs7month he was suffering from viral fever last 24hrs I give pcm syp but no ...

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I am having a mild fever with a cough and cold and running nose since 4 days. I've taken paracetamol & Leon but my fever is still not going away and neither is the cold. ## A cold is caused by a virus, so an antibiotic will not help with that. An antibiotic will only help with a bacterial infection. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My husband is 57yrs old and he's been coughing productively for a month with wheezing, difficulty breathing, taking cough syrup and not getting better. What is the best antibiotic of choice? He is a smoker. ## I am having a mild fever with a cough and cold and running nose since 4 days. I've taken paracetamo...

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My dog was prescribed sluconazole for valley fever is that the drug or is it fluconazole? ## Have you consulted your veterinarian? The medication name is Fluconazole, you can learn more about it here: However, this site doesn't have information on its use in animals.

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I am having a fever now ,cold and cough . every year i am suffering with typhoid and much more cough in winter. ## I took Cefotil 250 per a day . but it can't work for my body for fever . Please suggest me what should i do ? ## Hi Ramzan! I would call my Dr. He can put u on something that will work. ## I have been suffering from fever for the past 10 days. initially I was given dolo650 for 4 days and when fever did not come down I was put on Cifron antibiotic tablets for 5 days still the fever has not come down. Earlier about 4 and half years ago I had similar fever which was not coming down and the blood culture showed that I have staffiloccocus Aeries and was given 30 bottles of Vancomycin I,V. fluids over 10days the fever had come down. Later again the fever had appeared and the ...

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now headache,coughing is going on our body ## Have you seen a doctor? Do you know what type of virus it is? Many of them are left to run their course, since they will usually end naturally, but sometimes antiviral medications are required or other medications that can treat the symptoms, such as the coughing.

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My mother has had body pain for the last two days and a high fever. My mother is age 67+. Please suggest immediately which medicine she'll take? ## i want to know which tablets help with fever and body pains? ## @monima, Sorry to hear about your mother's body pain. I can only imagine how difficult pain management can be at an older age like that. Unfortunately this is an information-only site that does not prescribe or sell any medications. For such inquiries I would strongly recommend making an appointment with one of your local doctors or pain management specialists if this is something chronic. However if this is something acute/minor, I would just suggest a few over-the-counter options for additional relief. A NSAID such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, or Diclofenac ma...

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My son's temperature is very high and the doc gave him the ilvitrim suspension and he's got a runny nose. Please advise if this will help him? ## Hello, Mamosa! How are you? There is a chance that his symptoms are being caused by an infection, which is what an antibiotic like this is intended to treat. Thus, you should use it according to the doctor's instructions. It may cause some side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Ilvitrim details here. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Anyone else taking or taken IV fluconazole for valley fever? I first tried 4 weeks of 400mg tablets but got serious side effects. Then tried itraconazole and after 4 wks it was not even showing up in blood levels. Then got a PICC line and in my 13th week of fluconazole 400/day IV. Had blood clots so also on lovenox. And had yet another clot so now on heparin. I have hair thinning and hair loss, exhaustion, swollen muscles and body, swollen feet, no taste buds, no appetite, itching sensation without a rash. Had TONS of worse side effects on the tablet fluconazole. Worried about long term effects. And wondering if anyone has success stories post PICC and medications? ## Hi M, Sorry to hear about your experience with Fluconazole and its many side effects. Based on my research, oral Flucona...

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