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  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've been feeling under the weather since yesterday. I've got a bad cold and flu, with this annoying head and throat pain. Plus, I'm constantly sniveling, which is pretty bothersome. What should I do about this?

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Paracetamol 650mg thrice a day after food for 2 days. Tab. Monticope-a twice a day after food for 3 days. Warm salt water gargles thrice a day.

Dr. Mubarak Suggests...

Consult a General Physician/ Internal Medicine Specialist

Answered 25/07/2025

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