I have been suffering from a fever for 8 days, which stays at 102F and only drops to 100F after taking Crocin. My Widal and malaria (MP) tests are negative. Last night I took a Nise tablet, which dropped my temperature to 97.8F but caused severe weakness, and now it is back up to 99F. What medicine should I take to properly treat this persistent fever and weakness?

Please consult a doctor immediately and stop taking Nise (Nimesulide), as it can cause a sudden, unsafe drop in temperature and severe weakness. An 8-day persistent fever requires proper medical evaluation. Since Widal and malaria tests are negative, your doctor may recommend further tests like a Complete Blood Count (CBC), Dengue test, or Urine Routine to find the exact cause.Avoid self-medicating with strong painkillers or antibiotics. For now, stick to Crocin (Paracetamol) only when your temperature exceeds 100?F. Use tepid water sponging to lower fever safely, and drink plenty of fluids (like ORS or coconut water) to recover from the weakness. Please seek immediate medical attention.

I developed red rashes all over my body, especially on my hands and legs, after taking Nise, paracetamol, an antibiotic, and cetirizine for a fever. What medicine should I take to treat these rashes?

You are likely experiencing an allergic drug reaction to one of the medications you recently took, most commonly the antibiotic or Nise. Please stop taking Nise, paracetamol, and the antibiotic immediately. Do not attempt to self-medicate with more drugs to treat this rash. Since the rash developed despite taking cetirizine (an antihistamine), you need a professional medical evaluation. Please visit a doctor or an emergency clinic immediately so they can prescribe safer alternatives and proper treatment. Seek urgent emergency care if you experience any difficulty breathing, dizziness, or swelling of your face, lips, or throat.

I have been suffering from a cold and fever since yesterday morning and have already taken Wikoryl and Nise tablets; what other medicine should I take?

Please do not take any more medicines. Wikoryl already contains paracetamol, an antihistamine, and a decongestant, while Nise contains nimesulide, a strong painkiller. Combining these two medications already puts you at risk of therapeutic duplication, which can strain your liver and kidneys. Adding more self-prescribed drugs can be dangerous. Instead, rest, stay hydrated with warm fluids, and try steam inhalation for nasal congestion. If your fever and cold do not improve within 48 hours, or if you develop new symptoms like breathlessness, please consult a doctor immediately for a proper evaluation and safe prescription.

I work on computers all day, wear glasses, and suffer from severe eye pain. I have been taking Nise painkillers for the past two years; what appropriate medicine or eye drops should I use instead?

Please stop taking Nise immediately. Daily use of this painkiller for two years is highly unsafe and can cause serious kidney, liver, and stomach damage. Your severe eye pain is likely due to digital eye strain, dry eyes, or an outdated glasses prescription.Instead of oral painkillers, use over-the-counter lubricating eye drops (like Carboxymethylcellulose 0.5%) 4 times a day to relieve dryness. Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.Most importantly, please consult an ophthalmologist immediately for a comprehensive eye exam to rule out serious conditions and update your prescription.