Shivers And Vomiting White Substance. Taken Combiflam. Am I Okay?

Posted on Fri, 18 May 2012

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Question : My mom is shivering since last night. Around 2:45 am she had taken a pill (Combiflam). She had the vomiting tendency during the same time. She is only vomiting white cough like substance in a small quantity. Please suggest.

Answered by Dr. Anil Grover (-5 hours later)

Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for the query.

What about Fever? Is your mom having fever too?

If she is febrile or the color of cough is yellow or red, I would urge you to immediately consult a doctor. It is malarial season in the country and your mother could be suffering from the same.

If she is not febrile and there is nothing more than bringing out cough/white vomitus & shivering, for the time being you can treat at home by giving tablet Paracetamol 500 mg (available over the counter) and tablet metoclopramide 10mg (you can get a prescription from your physician for metoclopramide since it is a prescription drug).
Encourage her to drink plenty of fluids.
If she does not settle in an hour's time I would urge you to consult your physician.

Why was she taking Combiflam? - Combiflam could have led to gastritis. Discuss with your prescribing doctor. You may consider reporting back to him / her for a detailed examination.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need any more help.

I wish for speedy recovery of your mother.

Regards
Dr Anil Grover
Cardiologist

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