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How Long Should A Flu Prescription Be Taken By An Elderly Person?

Hi, Doctor. I am 73 this year. After my flu for 3 days I went to see doctor and she gave this prescription : stamilo 5 /magnes 6 and tanakan ( 1 per daily after diner) May you advise how long will I have this? Many thanks for your adice. my name DbjmG (frm VN)
Fri, 28 Mar 2014
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Truly speaking there is no curative medicines for flu. doctors give mainly symptomatic medicines only. As there is branded name so its difficult for me the chemical that she is giving to you. you can do one thing on the strip chemical name is written and you can write back same to me. Actually short term medicines are required. I am sure that your doctor must be giving safe and good drug as per your age. so nothing to worry, you can also ask her the duration of the medicines. You will be quickly ok. I will be happy if my advice helps you.
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How Long Should A Flu Prescription Be Taken By An Elderly Person?

Truly speaking there is no curative medicines for flu. doctors give mainly symptomatic medicines only. As there is branded name so its difficult for me the chemical that she is giving to you. you can do one thing on the strip chemical name is written and you can write back same to me. Actually short term medicines are required. I am sure that your doctor must be giving safe and good drug as per your age. so nothing to worry, you can also ask her the duration of the medicines. You will be quickly ok. I will be happy if my advice helps you.