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Suggest Antibiotics To Treat Cold, Respiratory Track Infection And Mild Fever

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Posted on Tue, 5 Jan 2016
Question: Hi

I have been prescribed cepodem xp for cold and slight upper respiratory tract infection. I have had low grade fever for the last five days. I'm not convinced I need an anti biotic- is this cepodem xp safe?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
cepodem xp is an antibiotic.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
Cepodem XP is an antibiotic, usually prescribed in upper respiratory tract infection. It is considerably safe. However I stand by your decision not to use antibiotic unless indicated. In my patients, I rely upon clinical examination findings as well as Throat swab culture and Complete Blood Count ( CBC )
to understand the type of infection / need for antibiotic. I suggest you discuss these tests with your treating doctor.

In the meanwhile take paracetamol 500mg for fever and an antihistamine like Fexofenadine 120 mg once a day for relief from your symptoms. Antibiotic, if needed can be added according to the reports of the above mentioned investigations.

I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
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Suggest Antibiotics To Treat Cold, Respiratory Track Infection And Mild Fever

Brief Answer: cepodem xp is an antibiotic. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. Cepodem XP is an antibiotic, usually prescribed in upper respiratory tract infection. It is considerably safe. However I stand by your decision not to use antibiotic unless indicated. In my patients, I rely upon clinical examination findings as well as Throat swab culture and Complete Blood Count ( CBC ) to understand the type of infection / need for antibiotic. I suggest you discuss these tests with your treating doctor. In the meanwhile take paracetamol 500mg for fever and an antihistamine like Fexofenadine 120 mg once a day for relief from your symptoms. Antibiotic, if needed can be added according to the reports of the above mentioned investigations. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help. Regards. Thanks.