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Is It Safe To Give Motrin Along With Sudafed For Strep Throat?
Question: I have a fifteen year old that has strep throat on keflex. Diagnosed two days ago. Today no more throat pain but more cold flu like symptoms. After much congestion gave her 12 hour SUDAFED. 8 hours later has a fever and headache. Am I safe to give motrin?
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Brief Answer:
yes you can give motrin
Detailed Answer:
Hi..welcome to Healthcare magic..
Since he is already started on antibiotics nothing to worry ...he is responding to antibiotics as his throat pain has come down..just give him symptomatic medications for fever and headache..yes Mortin is safe and effective solution for fever and headache..if he has got any cold and running nose give him antihistamines.. Hope I have answered your question..its my pleasure to help if you have any more queries...wish him a good health and speedy recovery..
Dr. Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT surgeon
yes you can give motrin
Detailed Answer:
Hi..welcome to Healthcare magic..
Since he is already started on antibiotics nothing to worry ...he is responding to antibiotics as his throat pain has come down..just give him symptomatic medications for fever and headache..yes Mortin is safe and effective solution for fever and headache..if he has got any cold and running nose give him antihistamines.. Hope I have answered your question..its my pleasure to help if you have any more queries...wish him a good health and speedy recovery..
Dr. Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT surgeon
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