I'm really worried because my maid has been with us for the last 45 days, and she just called to say she has diarrhoea and a fever. Could it be COVID-19? She mentioned she walked home in the hot sun, drank cold water, and ate a lot of watermelon yesterday, and now she's just dealing with diarrhoea. Do you think all of us should get tested for COVID?

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm trying to figure out the right dosage for Zincovit syrup for a 21-year-old. How should it be taken? Could you please guide me?

For a 21-year-old, the typical dosage of Zincovit syrup is 10-15 ml once a day, preferably after a meal. However, it's best to follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor for your specific needs. Make sure to shake the bottle well before use!

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I'm taking szetalo plus 12 every day as prescribed by my doctor, and now they've told me to start azithromycin for a different issue. Is it okay for me to use both these medications at the same time? Just making sure its safe to combine them.

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I'm really worried because I've been getting a high fever and shivering every 12 hours. Every time I take paracetamol, the fever and shivering go away for a while, but then it just comes back. I recently took a COVID test and it was negative. Why do I keep getting this intermittent fever? After taking paracetamol, I always end up sweating, and then the fever goes down. What could be causing this?

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