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Can Paracetamol Be Given For Cold And Sore Throat?
Question: Is it advisable to take paracetamol in case of bad throat and cold
Brief Answer:
Can be taken...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Paracetamol can be used in the treatment of upper respiratory infection, especially if you have fever and body ache. If you have no fever, body ache, then it's role is less significant.
In addition to paracetamol, you should also consider throat lozenges, saline water gargles, steam inhalation and antihistamines. The treatment will be revised based on progress of this condition.
Hope this answered your question.
regards
Can be taken...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Paracetamol can be used in the treatment of upper respiratory infection, especially if you have fever and body ache. If you have no fever, body ache, then it's role is less significant.
In addition to paracetamol, you should also consider throat lozenges, saline water gargles, steam inhalation and antihistamines. The treatment will be revised based on progress of this condition.
Hope this answered your question.
regards
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