- Female
- 45 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm dealing with a viral fever, and while paracetamol is helping a bit with the fever, it only reduces the temperature for a short time. I'm wondering if there are any antibiotics I can take that might help more effectively. Any advice would be appreciated!
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genrally antibiotics are not helpful inviral infections if it still bothers you try milder antibiotics like monocef 200 for 5 days
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