Treatment of Viral Fever Erode Doctor

Dr.R.Gnanasekaran, MD,

Erode – 638001

Treatment of viral fever.

  1. Tab. Gudcef 200 mgs — 6
    (Cefpodoxime 200mgs)
  2. Tab Pentab 40 mg — 6
    (Pantoprozole)
  3. Tab. Zinidol SP (or) Zerodol SP — 6
    Drug containing following combinations
    Aceclofenac –100 mgs
    Paracetamol — 325 mgs
    Serratiopeptidase — 15 mgs

4. Cough syrup (Cofryl or Benadryl)-1

Above drugs (any brand name) 1-1-1

5. Electral ORS: Dissolve one pocket of Electral (sachet 4.4 gms) in one tumbler (200 ml) of water and advise the patient to drink the full content as a single dose. Repeat the dose for three times a day for two days.

Inj. Normal Saline 1-2 pints (preferably 2 pints) IV drip per day X 2 days.
If IV drip is not possible, then advise the patient to take Electral ORS pockets (12).

Electral ORS: Dissolve two pockets of Electral (sachet 4.4 gms) in one tumbler (200 ml) of water and advise the patient to drink the full content as a single dose. Repeat the dose for three times a day for two days.

If patient has throat irritation or pain

Saline Gargling 3 times a day should be done till the issue is settled.

Steroids should not be used.

If patient has vomiting add
Tab. Vomikind — 6

1-1-1 to be taken 10 minutes before food and repeat whenever necessary.

If patient has Loose motion add
Tab Lopamide — 6

1-1-1 to be taken after food.

If the above regimen is strictly followed all the patients should recover in 24-48 hours. The above treatment may be extended if necessary until the patient becomes asymptomatic.