If my prescribed medications (Clavem 1000 mg, Ultracet, and Cetzine) are not reducing my fever or relieving my severe body aches, headache, and eye pain, can I stop taking Clavem and take paracetamol instead? | Apollo Pharmacy

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If my prescribed medications (Clavem 1000 mg, Ultracet, and Cetzine) are not reducing my fever or relieving my severe body aches, headache, and eye pain, can I stop taking Clavem and take paracetamol instead?

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If my prescribed medications (Clavem 1000 mg, Ultracet, and Cetzine) are not reducing my fever or relieving my severe body aches, headache, and eye pain, can I stop taking Clavem and take paracetamol instead?

Asked by Male, 31 · 9 hours ago

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

9 hours ago

It is very important that you do not stop taking your antibiotic, Clavem (amoxicillin/clavulanate), without speaking to your doctor first, as stopping early can cause the infection to return. Also, please do not take additional paracetamol. Ultracet already contains paracetamol combined with tramadol, so adding more can lead to an accidental overdose. Since your fever, body aches, and eye pain are not improving, please contact your doctor immediately so they can safely review your diagnosis and adjust your treatment.

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