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Posted on Wed, 1 Feb 2017
Question: I have severe cold with a running nose. A little bit of cough (little). Feverishness, with eyes burning sensation but no fever. I was suggested Montek lc and Dolo 650. Normally, I try cetrizine in such circumstances with a Paracetmol tablet or some times wikoryl. I have no asthma. what is the best combination of medicine I should take. I am from XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Riddhi Shah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Take anti-allergic medication

Detailed Answer:
Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic.

Looking at your symptoms,you might be suffering from Allergic rhinitis.(Allergy affecting nose)

You have tried the following medicines-

Montek-LC(Montelukast with Levocetrizine)- It is used in case of Allergy affecting nose and lower airway. It can be used when you have allergic symptoms in nose like sneezing, watery nasal discharge and lower airway like cough.

Cetrizine- It can be used to alleviate allergic symptoms in nose
Dolo contains Paracetamol- It is used in case of fever, pain etc..

Wikoryl Tablet -It contains Chlorpheniramine(anti-allergic), Paracetamol(anti-pyretic), and Phenylephrine(decongestant). Chlorpheniramine is also an anti-allergic like cetrizine but it may cause sedation in few patients. Phenylephrine is a decongestant, but it is to be avoided in person suffering from hypertension.Wikoryl can be used when you have nasal allergic symptoms like sneezing /watery nasal discharge with fever/feverish feeling with nasal congestion.

I have explained you which medication can be used in which circumstances depending on your symptoms.

In addition to the above medications, you may also find relief by taking Nasal Decongestant (like containing Oxymetazoline) if you are suffering from Nasal Blockage. Along with it, Nasal steroid spray(like Mometasone) which have a good effect on allergic symptoms of nose like watery nasal discharge, itching, sneezing and also on decongestion of nose.

In case of cough with expectoration (like containing Ambroxol/Guaifenesin)- if you have a productive cough or Cough suppressant(like containing Dextromethorphan)- if you have a dry irritating cough.

Try to make a list of which food substances or atmospheric changes like pollutants, you are exposed to leads to the above symptoms and try to avoid those conditions.

Do take steam inhalation thrice daily. Drink plenty of fluids(warm). Avoid cold and very sweet food as they increase mucus production. Avoid smoke, dust and other pollutants.

Hope this answers your question.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cold, Runny Nose, Fever And Cough

Brief Answer: Take anti-allergic medication Detailed Answer: Hi,thank you for posting your query on health care magic. Looking at your symptoms,you might be suffering from Allergic rhinitis.(Allergy affecting nose) You have tried the following medicines- Montek-LC(Montelukast with Levocetrizine)- It is used in case of Allergy affecting nose and lower airway. It can be used when you have allergic symptoms in nose like sneezing, watery nasal discharge and lower airway like cough. Cetrizine- It can be used to alleviate allergic symptoms in nose Dolo contains Paracetamol- It is used in case of fever, pain etc.. Wikoryl Tablet -It contains Chlorpheniramine(anti-allergic), Paracetamol(anti-pyretic), and Phenylephrine(decongestant). Chlorpheniramine is also an anti-allergic like cetrizine but it may cause sedation in few patients. Phenylephrine is a decongestant, but it is to be avoided in person suffering from hypertension.Wikoryl can be used when you have nasal allergic symptoms like sneezing /watery nasal discharge with fever/feverish feeling with nasal congestion. I have explained you which medication can be used in which circumstances depending on your symptoms. In addition to the above medications, you may also find relief by taking Nasal Decongestant (like containing Oxymetazoline) if you are suffering from Nasal Blockage. Along with it, Nasal steroid spray(like Mometasone) which have a good effect on allergic symptoms of nose like watery nasal discharge, itching, sneezing and also on decongestion of nose. In case of cough with expectoration (like containing Ambroxol/Guaifenesin)- if you have a productive cough or Cough suppressant(like containing Dextromethorphan)- if you have a dry irritating cough. Try to make a list of which food substances or atmospheric changes like pollutants, you are exposed to leads to the above symptoms and try to avoid those conditions. Do take steam inhalation thrice daily. Drink plenty of fluids(warm). Avoid cold and very sweet food as they increase mucus production. Avoid smoke, dust and other pollutants. Hope this answers your question.I would be happy to answer if you have any follow-up questions. Take care.