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What Medicine Do I Need To Take For Cold?
Question: what medicine do I need to take for cold?
Brief Answer:
anti-allergics
Detailed Answer:
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Common cold is mostly a viral infection and recovers in 5-7 days. You can take symptomatic treatment for better recovery.
For runny nose and sneezing: tab cetirizine 5 mg as needed upto 2 times a day.
For fever: tab crocin 500 mg 3-4 times a day or as needed
Drink warm fluids. Avoid cold air and dust.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
anti-allergics
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Common cold is mostly a viral infection and recovers in 5-7 days. You can take symptomatic treatment for better recovery.
For runny nose and sneezing: tab cetirizine 5 mg as needed upto 2 times a day.
For fever: tab crocin 500 mg 3-4 times a day or as needed
Drink warm fluids. Avoid cold air and dust.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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