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Suggest Alternative Medicine For Cold And Cough As Allergic To Paracetamol

My close friend is 21 years old, male,5 foot 11 inches, 80 kg. He has had paracetamol allergy since he was a child. If he takes paracetamol for cold, cough or fever, he develops severe rashes all over his body that burns and itches like crazy. So in case the fever is really really severe, he takes a paracetamol tablet and then several avils ...but the rashes remain for a day minimum. Most of the time he just lets the fever go on its own without taking any form of medication. But this is really pain staking...and he is suffering for long periods of time. Is there any alternative you can suggest doctor
Mon, 28 Feb 2022
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Hi,

Paracetamol does not help with allergies but only fever. If he need anti-allergic then try Allegra 120 or Levocetrizine. If he has fever and is allergic to Paracetanmol he can try Brufen or Mefenamic acid. another alternative is cold sponging which may be helpful.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shubir Walter Abraham, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Alternative Medicine For Cold And Cough As Allergic To Paracetamol

Hi, Paracetamol does not help with allergies but only fever. If he need anti-allergic then try Allegra 120 or Levocetrizine. If he has fever and is allergic to Paracetanmol he can try Brufen or Mefenamic acid. another alternative is cold sponging which may be helpful. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shubir Walter Abraham, General & Family Physician