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Is It Safe To Take Avil For Cold?

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Posted on Sat, 5 Apr 2014
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...
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (28 hours later)
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
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Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (29 hours later)
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....
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (18 hours later)
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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Is It Safe To Take Avil For Cold?

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