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I am having viral fever since past 3 days, i have taken erythromycin 250 and paracetamol 500, but no cure till now?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Only time . . .: Antibiotics like Erythromycin only work against bacteria, not viruses. Most upper respiratory illnesses will resolve w/time regardless of antibiotics. Otc decongestants, antihistamines & assorted cold remedies might make you feel better temporarily. But there's no benefit to/from antibiotics.

Answered 6/25/2014

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