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Question: Dear Doctor,
This question is for my friend who is 24 years old.
She has been suffering from cold and cough for one day. In the afternoon she had a temperature of around 101 degrees and which by the evening dropped to 99 degrees. Her general practician has prescribed wiporyl, zippy 200 mg.
Wanted to take a second opinion from you
Please advice
Thanks XXXXXXX G
This question is for my friend who is 24 years old.
She has been suffering from cold and cough for one day. In the afternoon she had a temperature of around 101 degrees and which by the evening dropped to 99 degrees. Her general practician has prescribed wiporyl, zippy 200 mg.
Wanted to take a second opinion from you
Please advice
Thanks XXXXXXX G
Brief Answer:
Hello. The wiporyl is fine if this is just a cold.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX The wiporyl would be fine if this is just a cold but with the fever involved it may be a bacterial bronchitis. If her symptoms go beyond five days she needs to see the doctor again for a course of oral antibiotics.
Please let me know if you need any more information
Hello. The wiporyl is fine if this is just a cold.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX The wiporyl would be fine if this is just a cold but with the fever involved it may be a bacterial bronchitis. If her symptoms go beyond five days she needs to see the doctor again for a course of oral antibiotics.
Please let me know if you need any more information
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