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Is Ampilox Safe And Effective For Cold And Allergies?

Hi, I am suffering from cold and alergies. I took anti allergic tabs and had Azithromyci 500mg once daily for 3 days. Now can I take Ampilox? Will there be any side effect? I am asking this since Azithromycin 500mg tabs are finished and I have Ampilox
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from cold and allergies..
Cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that can lead to congestion, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, mild temperature rise, cough etc..
As it is a viral infection antibiotics cannot treat it as they are able to treat only bacterial infection and are not effective against viruses..
Therefore I will not suggest you to take Ampilox that contains active ingredient Ampicillin and is an antibiotic..

The infection will however resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body..
As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like:
1. Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution..
2. Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen..
3. Do steam inhalations..
4. Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
5. Sip on warm water throughout the day..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Is Ampilox Safe And Effective For Cold And Allergies?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from cold and allergies.. Cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that can lead to congestion, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, mild temperature rise, cough etc.. As it is a viral infection antibiotics cannot treat it as they are able to treat only bacterial infection and are not effective against viruses.. Therefore I will not suggest you to take Ampilox that contains active ingredient Ampicillin and is an antibiotic.. The infection will however resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body.. As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like: 1. Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution.. 2. Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.. 3. Do steam inhalations.. 4. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. 5. Sip on warm water throughout the day.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.