Are Melfen And Calvepen The Right Medicines For Tonsillitis?

Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2015

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Question : Hi my son has severe tonsillitis what do you recommend he has been taken melfen 400mg and calvepen 666mg tablets given by his doctor but they are still swollen and finds it hard to swallow he is 13 yrs old.my email address is YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Rajkishori Godhi (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
continue the treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome,

Please continue melfen and calvepen. It can take a couple of days for the effect of the antibiotic to kick in.

Along with the drugs he should follow some general measures ..
1) Warm salt water gargling 5 times daily.
2) Plenty of warm fluids.
3) Plenty of rest.
4) Avoid air conditioning and fan and cold foods.
5) Nutritious food.

Feel free to follow up,
Dr Rajkishori Godhi. (MS ENT)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta