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Suggest Treatment For Low Grade Fever

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Posted on Wed, 6 May 2015
Question: My daughter has been running a low grade fever for 4 days (99.8-100) Taking Advil does not seem to bring her fever down. She tested positive for strep 48 hours ago and is taking zithrimax (?) because she is allergic to amoxicillan. She does not seem to be feeling any better. Can you please advise...
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Irrespective of antibiotics Strep throat may take 5-7 days to recover.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Irrespective of treatment with antibiotics, Strep throat may take 5-7 days to recover. You would have to be patient about that. Advil (ibuprofen) is supposed to be effective in reducing the temperature if it is given in proper dose. But alternatively Meftal P (mefenamic acid) may be given since it is more effective in reducing fever. But it is a prescription medicine and you might need to get it prescribed by your doctor. Please continue the antibiotic and complete the course since you have started it.

Hope that helps.

Regards
Dr. Diptanshu Das
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Suggest Treatment For Low Grade Fever

Brief Answer: Irrespective of antibiotics Strep throat may take 5-7 days to recover. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. Irrespective of treatment with antibiotics, Strep throat may take 5-7 days to recover. You would have to be patient about that. Advil (ibuprofen) is supposed to be effective in reducing the temperature if it is given in proper dose. But alternatively Meftal P (mefenamic acid) may be given since it is more effective in reducing fever. But it is a prescription medicine and you might need to get it prescribed by your doctor. Please continue the antibiotic and complete the course since you have started it. Hope that helps. Regards Dr. Diptanshu Das