Is It Safe To Take Avil For Cold?
Question: Hello Doctor,
1. I used to take Avil 25mg or 50mg for my cold... is it good... some says the tablet causes problems.
2.For me cold starts with Sneezing many times,sore throat(pain in throat and cant swallow saliva ) and goes to running nose.... How to stop cold in initial stage itself...what Tablet will be better... how to stop cold even with out tablets.
3.Getting medicines for any problems,medical shops bills different and high compared to the price which is on the table back cover... where to get medicines for low cost... Please Suggest good Pharmacy chain like Apllo,Med+,etc...
Brief Answer:
Suggestion
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I am Dr Mittal.
And I am going to help you with the query.
First, you asked about Avil. Yes it should be avoided as far as possible. There is no doubt about that.
Also, I think you have an allergic component, considering the way it happens, response to Avil, and the recurrent nature. In a patient of my own, I would definitely suggst testing serum IgE and Vitamin D levels.
As for the medical store, I need to know where you are located before I can answer that.
Please do respond so I can help you.
Any further related queries are anticipated.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank u doctor,
I will stop taking Avil... What are other tablet i can take at the time of cold starting and it gives these symptoms Sneezing ,sore throat...
I live in Chennai....
Brief Answer:
tests and treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Thanks for your confidence in my response.
My suggestion would be that instead of looking for tablets that you may take, it is better to look out for a reason why you get colds so frequently.
To this end, I can suggest some tests.
If we can rule out the cause, it is easier to treat the conditon
I would suggest the following tests in a patient I was looking after
serum IgE
complete hemogram
x ray pns waters view
chest x ray (Pa view)
Vitamin D
If you let me know the results, I can help you further accordingly.
As for what to do at the start of the cold,
I woont suggest taking tablets to someone i was treating
So dont look for tablets
If such a situation arises-
take plenty of fluids
take plenty of soups
take steam inhalation
initiate gargles
try a multivitamin
I hope this helps you
Do feel free to ask a further query
Let me know the reports so i can help you further
Best of luck
Dr Mittal
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar