What Is Zentiva Prescribed For?

Posted on Fri, 16 Sep 2016

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Fri, 16 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : I got the Alaskan Flu on a Cruise. The ship doctor gave me tamaflu and Zontiva. I have enough Tamaflu, but I don't know what the Zontiva is for, and if I need to continue it, or take a substitute.

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Zentiva is pharma companys name, please provide actual substance

Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient

Zentiva Zentiva is the pharma companys name, please provide actual substance that you will also find on the package, best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (13 hours later)

The package says 20 paracetamol tablet, 500 mg take 2 4xday

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Paracetamol is for fever and pain continue according to symptoms

Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,

Paracetamol is for fever and pain continue according to symptoms

You may take this depending on the symptoms,
Best Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee