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Published At March 6, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 65-year-old female. I had a cold and took Amoxicillin seven days ago. I still have a cold. My complete blood count is normal except for the mean platelet volume.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

If you have taken Amoxicillin for seven days, then I suggest you not take it anymore. For the common cold, I would like to start different medications now. Anti-allergic medications will be a better option here. And I suggest you take a few precautions, like drinking only lukewarm water. You can take steam inhalation as well. Avoid cold drinks. Kindly take the following:

  1. Tablet Levocetirizine 10 mg once before sleeping.
  2. Tablet Paracetamol 500 mg twice a day after meal
  3. Take these medications for three days, and everything will be fine.
  4. Do you have redness at the back of your mouth?
  5. Are there any difficulties in swallowing?
  6. What dosage of Amoxicillin did you take? And how many times a day?
  7. Please let me know so I can prescribe you medicine accordingly.

I hope this information will help you.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

I took Amoxicillin twice daily but did not know the strength.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Sugreev Singh

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Suppose you have taken it twice daily—no need to take it anymore. Just take the medications as I prescribed above. If it does not improve after three days, you can message me. If anything else is needed, please feel free to contact me anytime.

I hope this information will help you.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sugreev Singh
Dr. Sugreev Singh

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