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Can Taking Cephalexin Be Safe For Viral Fever?
Hi doctor, I want to ask about the necessary viral fever treatment?This because two weeks ago I'd been infected by viral fever, i use to see a doctor after a week of the fever and the doctor prescribe me a paracetamol, cephalexin. is it necessary to take cephalexin? Thank you for your cooperation.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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If your symptoms are due to a viral infection then treatment with antibiotics would not be helpful.
Antibiotics would help with bacterial infections not viral.
It is possible that the doctor believes that there is a bacterial component to your symptoms.
You may want to consider discussing this with him or her if you have concerns regarding the medication.
I hope this helps
If your symptoms are due to a viral infection then treatment with antibiotics would not be helpful.
Antibiotics would help with bacterial infections not viral.
It is possible that the doctor believes that there is a bacterial component to your symptoms.
You may want to consider discussing this with him or her if you have concerns regarding the medication.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Hello
If it is due to VIRUS then , no need of any antibiotics ( cephalaxine as it is only act as bactericidal i.e. kills bacteria , while no action on virus) but your doctor may prescribed for bacterial infection ( as mostly mixed type of infection produces fever ).
Tylenol or paracetmol act an an ANTI PYRETIC drug , so take it regularly .
But one thing is important , usually viral fever remain only for 7-10 days and you are having this fever from last 14 days .
In my opinion consult one more physician and get his opinion .
Good luck.
If it is due to VIRUS then , no need of any antibiotics ( cephalaxine as it is only act as bactericidal i.e. kills bacteria , while no action on virus) but your doctor may prescribed for bacterial infection ( as mostly mixed type of infection produces fever ).
Tylenol or paracetmol act an an ANTI PYRETIC drug , so take it regularly .
But one thing is important , usually viral fever remain only for 7-10 days and you are having this fever from last 14 days .
In my opinion consult one more physician and get his opinion .
Good luck.
I find this answer helpful
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