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Facial Paralysis, Eye Not Closing Completely, Bells Palsy. Taking Ibuprofen, Gupisone. Correct Medication?
hello doctor 2 days before my right side of face is not working and my right side eye is not closing full. yesterday i went to doctor.the doctor said it is bells palsy .and he have given me ibuprofen 400mg and gupisone 20 mg.he told me to use this tablet for 1 weak.i want to know that the doctor have given me right tablets and i want to know that how time it will take to become ok.
Fri, 6 Jul 2012
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
Even though the treatment you're receiving is right, the dose is not ok, Usually, Bell's palsy is treated with steroids at a dose of 1 mg/kg for 6 days. In addition, you would need acyclovir or valacyclovir. The recovery time is variable and varies from person to person.
Please see another ENT surgeon.
Regards
Thanks for writing in.
Even though the treatment you're receiving is right, the dose is not ok, Usually, Bell's palsy is treated with steroids at a dose of 1 mg/kg for 6 days. In addition, you would need acyclovir or valacyclovir. The recovery time is variable and varies from person to person.
Please see another ENT surgeon.
Regards
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