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Are Azithral And Meftal The Right Medication For Throat Infection?

Hello My daughter is having viral and mild throat infection since yesterday. Last night she had taken Azitral 500, Meftal 500 and a cough syrup Today morning she has taken meftal500 with breakfast (6am) Right now (2pm) her temp is around 103 We have given one dose Calpol 650 She is 60 kilo age 13 years Kindly advise No body pain
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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Hi...by what you quote i feel that your kid might be having a viral sore throat or a streptococcal infection. I suggest you see your pediatrician and get a rapid streptococcal antigen test done. If it is positive then she will require antibiotics. if it is negative then it might be viral illness and doesn't require antibiotics at all.

Do not use antibiotics like Azithromycin without proper evaluation.

Meftal contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Are Azithral And Meftal The Right Medication For Throat Infection?

Hi...by what you quote i feel that your kid might be having a viral sore throat or a streptococcal infection. I suggest you see your pediatrician and get a rapid streptococcal antigen test done. If it is positive then she will require antibiotics. if it is negative then it might be viral illness and doesn t require antibiotics at all. Do not use antibiotics like Azithromycin without proper evaluation. Meftal contains Mefenamic acid which is a NSAID. It carries the risk of gastritis and renal problems in the long run. Please do not use Meftal-P. Regards - Dr. Sumanth