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Covid related

Asked for Male, 23 Years
Chirag Matai has been diagnosed with Covid. He is having fever +soar throat and chest congestion since last 3 days.Pls advise
2 Months ago
Answers (1)

Dr. Yashi Singh

Internal medicine Greater Noida

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 )