Suggest Treatment For Cough, Sneezing, Low Grade Fever And Diarrhea

Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2017

Question: My husband has flu systems he had his flu shot. He has had it for 5 days and does not seem to be getting better. He has a cough, sneezing, aches, pains, low grade fever and diarrhea. He is clammy feeling now. He has taken over the counter cold medicines and Imodium. Other prescription medication he takes is Losartan/HTZ 100-25 MG and AmODiPine Besylate 5 mg. We are traveling and far from home. I also had a flu shot and I do not seem to be catching it. Do we need to let this run its course or should we be seeking medical help? Thank you for any suggestions! He is drinking fluids an is eating very little.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of a bacterial infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
It is possible that the flu which is a viral infection is followed by a bacterial infection as it occurs off and on.
So if he is getting worse, it is better to have him examined by a doctor and treated appropriately with antibiotics which are prescription medicines.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Noble Zachariah (21 minutes later)

Is there any over the counter medication that can help until we get home to see his doctor on Friday?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions follow

Detailed Answer:
Check with the local pharmacist whether he can be given Azithromycin 500 mg once a day for 3 days and Primolan 10 mg at night. 2 tablets of Paracetamol 500mg may be taken when he feels feverish upto 3 times a day as needed.
He can also take Vitamin C 500mg once a day.

Wish him a quick recovery.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar