Patient Q&A
Covid related
Asked for male patient, 23 years
Asked 1 Year ago
Chirag Matai has been diagnosed with Covid. He is having fever +soar throat and chest congestion since last 3 days.Pls advise
1 doctor answer
Antipyretic / Pain Relief-Tab. Paracetamol 650 mg - 1 tablet every 6 hours as needed for fever ≥100°F or body pain (Max: 4 tablets/day)
Sore Throat Relief:-
1) Warm saline gargles- 3–4 times daily OR
2) Betadine Gargle (povidone-iodine 2%)- Gargle 10 ml diluted in water, 3 times/day after meals.
Chest Congestion / Cough:-
Syp. Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Terbutaline (Macbery-XT Expectorant Sugar Free)➡ 10 tablet twice daily after food for 5 days
Steam inhalation➡ 2–3 times daily with plain water
Syrup Grilinctus (if dry cough)➡ 5 ml 3 times daily after meals
Supplementation (Optional):-
Tab. Vitamin C 500 mg + Zinc 20 mg➡ 1 tablet once daily for 10 days
General Advice :-
Drink 2–2.5 L fluids daily
Complete home isolation for 5–7 days
Monitor temperature and SpO₂ every 6–8 hours
Rest adequately
Red Flag Signs – Seek Emergency Care if:
SpO₂ <94% at rest
Persistent fever >102°F beyond 4–5 days
Severe weakness, chest pain, shortness of breath
Drowsiness or confusion
( Do Not take these medicines if you are allergic to them )