I'm really worried because I've had a high fever of 102 or more that's just not going down with the usual paracetamol. Is it safe to take meftal forte in this situation? I'm just not sure what to do.

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no problem you take paracetamol

Answered 04/07/2025

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too much consume it should be harmful

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