Suggest Treatment For Cold And Throat Pain

Posted on Fri, 9 May 2014

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Fri, 9 May 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have cold and a little pain in throat has started. What medicine should I take?

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You should take antibiotic and antiallergic

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your query, age and symptom; it suggests that you may be suffering from the rhinopharyngitis.
In our patient I personally suggests
1. Antibiotic such as azithromycin 500 mg once a day.
2. Anti allergic such as fexofenadine 120 mg once a day.
3. Steam inhalation three times a day for at least 5 minutes each.
4. Antiseptic and analgesic mouth wash two times a day.
5. Avoid cold drinks, ice creams and cold water.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Hariom Sharma (4 hours later)

for how many days do I need to take antibiotic and anti-allergic? Also, instead of fexofenadine can I have Ebastine 10mg?

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
For 5 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I have gone through your follow up query; you may need to take these drugs for 5 days.
Instead of fexofenadine you can have ebastine 10mg.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj