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SEPTRAN

    Septran is prescribed for patients suffering from malaria, conjunctivitis, and urinary tract infection. This antibiotic acts on the bacteria formation by decreasing the production of folic acid so that the bacterial formation and growth are prevented. It is available in tablet and suspension form. The side effects of this drug include headaches, rashes, nausea, appetite loss and possible liver damage.
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Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, MBB...read more

General Physician•Delhi
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Give him a spoon of domstal syrup, do not give water or ors for half an hour till medicine gets absorbed, give him semisolid fat free food like custurd or curds or diluted toned milk or parle g biscuits. Start simple antibiotic like septran syrup 1 spoon twice daily along with metrogyl syrup 1 spoon twice daily for 3 days, lots of ors and juices but no solids or fats or maida like noodles. Pasta, white bread etc. Total rest. Repeat domstal after 12 hours if nausea persists.
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PG Diploma in YOGA, Bachelor of Ayurveda...read more

Ayurveda•Ghaziabad
Dear ,
septran ds is not good antibiotic for semen infection. Please consult another doctor for the change of antibiotics. You can take take herbal tablet -
nutriveda maxmen - 1 tablet twice a day preferably with milk, for 3-6 months.
thank you.
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AUTLS, CCEDM, MD - Internal Medicine, MB...read more

General Physician•Faridabad
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dear Septran induced bone marrow supression is well known in medical literatures and my experience...for how long was she taking septran and betnesol...what is her liver function test report..proper history and detailed investigation reports are required...if bone marrow test not reveal anything then splenectomy /cutting spleen remains the only option...but before that full details required..kindly provide details ..your problem is manageable
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MBBS

General Physician•Mumbai
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She is suffering from low grade urinary infection with acute exacerbation mostly aided due to her diabetic state. You haven't mentioned her blood sugar levels. It may be the problem area. Any such infection. If not controlled efficiently will cause it to spread upwards along the ureters and may reach kidneys causing a critical condition called payelonephritis.
If bactrim ds is not giving relief you must urgently consult your physician. He might change the drug according to the culture report...more
Answered 10 years ago
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MD - Pathology

General Physician•Amritsar
Get culture and sensitivity of urine done. Urine infection is very resistant at times especially in elderly and diabetics. Consult a urologist at earliest.
Answered 9 years ago
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BHMS

Homeopath•Faridabad
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Hello,

The black corners of the mouth or black discolouration around mouth can be due to lip licking, vit. B2 deficiency, smoking, overexposure to sun or post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. So, take some vitamin B12 supplements (like becosule) and avoid lip licking. Keep yourself well hydrate, drink 10-12 glasses of water in a day.
You should apply a good lip balm and sunscreen with spf 30 at least half an hour before going out in sun.

Also, apply homoeopathic cream - Medi...more
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MBBS

General Physician•Faridabad
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Apple is a miracle fruit for the skin.The alpha hydroxy acids or AHA’s present in apples improves skin color and elasticity of the skin.Soak peeled apple slices in milk for 20 minutes and then blend to form a creamy paste.Place in the freezer for 10 minutes, and then mix a tsp of lemon juice, apply all over your face and neck.Rinse off after 15 minutes with cool water and massage an ice cube.The skin looks baby soft, smooth with a rosy white glow.Follow this for a week to get fair skin naturally...more
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