Is it normal or worrisome for my mother to still have a fever that goes up and down (reaching 100.5?F and dropping with Meftal) on day 8 of suspected COVID-19, along with a cough with mucus, a mild cold, oxygen levels of 96-97%, and an inflammation blood test (CRP) of 3.36 mg/L, and how can we help get rid of this ongoing fever while she is taking doxy, ivermectin, pantop, caripill, and paracetamol? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it normal or worrisome for my mother to still have a fever that goes up and down (reaching 100.5?F and dropping with Meftal) on day 8 of suspected COVID-19, along with a cough with mucus, a mild cold, oxygen levels of 96-97%, and an inflammation blood test (CRP) of 3.36 mg/L, and how can we help get rid of this ongoing fever while she is taking doxy, ivermectin, pantop, caripill, and paracetamol?

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Is it normal or worrisome for my mother to still have a fever that goes up and down (reaching 100.5?F and dropping with Meftal) on day 8 of suspected COVID-19, along with a cough with mucus, a mild cold, oxygen levels of 96-97%, and an inflammation blood test (CRP) of 3.36 mg/L, and how can we help get rid of this ongoing fever while she is taking doxy, ivermectin, pantop, caripill, and paracetamol?

Asked by Female, 46 · 3 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

3 days ago

A fluctuating fever up to 100.5?F on day 8 of COVID-19 can happen as the body continues to clear the virus. To help her recover, focus on rest and plenty of fluids. Please avoid overusing Meftal (mefenamic acid) and paracetamol together to prevent stomach or liver strain. Since she is taking multiple medications like doxycycline, ivermectin, and Caripill, I highly recommend consulting her doctor to review her treatment plan and safely manage her symptoms.

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Is it normal or worrisome for my mother to still have a fever that goes up and down (reaching 100.5?F and dropping with Meftal) on day 8 of suspected COVID-19, along with a cough with mucus, a mild cold, oxygen levels of 96-97%, and an inflammation blood test (CRP) of 3.36 mg/L, and how can we help get rid of this ongoing fever while she is taking doxy, ivermectin, pantop, caripill, and paracetamol?

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