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Does algitrin(ibuprofen+paracetamol) cure fever(prolonged 10d)? my doc gave me avelox(7d) and algitrin(5d-every 8hrs). fever,strep throat,sw.lymph gls

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Dr. Oscar Novick
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Pediatrics 59 years experience
Algitrin: Algitrin does not cure fever it controls it. Antibiotics, on the other hand, will cure fever
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