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I am having a cough, a blocked or runny nose, and a slight fever. What should I do?

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I am having a cough, a blocked or runny nose, and a slight fever. What should I do?

Asked by Female, 24 · 4 months ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

4 months ago

Cough, blocked or runny nose, and slight fever are usually due to a viral cold affecting the airways. Take proper rest, drink warm fluids, do steam inhalation, and eat light food to help recovery. Keep your nose and throat warm, stay hydrated, and avoid dust or cold exposure to reduce symptoms. If symptoms worsen, last more than a few days, or you develop high fever or breathing difficulty, consult a doctor for proper evaluation and care.

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My child has a fever of 101?F that returns every 3 hours after giving Solo drops. How often can I safely administer this medication, and what alternative medicine should I use if the fever persists?

The drops you are using contain paracetamol. You must only administer this medication every 4 to 6 hours, up to 4 times a day. Giving it every 3 hours is unsafe. If the fever returns earlier, ibuprofen is a safe alternative (if your child is over 6 months old), given every 6 to 8 hours. You can alternate paracetamol and ibuprofen, but keep a strict written log of the times to avoid dosing errors. Always determine the dose by your child's weight, not age. Keep your child hydrated, and consult your pediatrician if the fever persists for more than 3 days or if they seem unusually unwell.

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