Talk to Dermatologist on Chicken Pox
Asking For Self, Male 18, begumpura main road Lahore
Asalam-o-Alaikum Doctor, I am 18 years old and currently on Day 6 of chickenpox. My symptoms started last Friday with a high fever, and the rash appeared on Saturday. Currently, I have: Extensive blisters on my face, some of which have yellow pus. Severe leg pain (bone ache) and intermittent fever. A few non-irritating spots on my arms. I have started taking Azomax for the skin infection. For the virus, I am taking Acylex (Acyclovir) 200mg. A pharmacist suggested taking 2 tablets (400mg) three times a day. However, I am concerned this dose may be too low for an adult case with facial involvement. Could you please advise if I should increase the dose to the standard 800mg five times a day, and confirm if my current treatment plan is sufficient? Thank you."
Dr. Khalid Aslam - Dermatologist
MBBS, Dip. Dermatology (Thailand), Dip. Dermatology (Pakistan), Fellow Laser Dermatosurgey (Thailand) | Islamabad
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Did you go to local dermatologist, he will adjust your dose. For children it goes by weight 20 mg / kg 3-4 times a day. Adult dose is higher than that and depend upon the condition.
Irfan Ahmed Kakezai - Dermatologist
MD, Ph.D. (Medicine), Certified Aesthetician, Masters Of Public Health - USA | Karachi
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Usually we start the high dose earlier then could be tapper but you already on the day six.
Dr. Alina Abid - Dermatologist
MBBS, MCPS, Diploma in American Aesthetic Association & Regenerative Medicine | Multan
322 Positive Reviews
ws kindly visit nearby dermatologist or book online consultation on urgent basis
Dr. Shehla Arshad Khan - General Physician
MBBS, MRCP – UK, ARDMS, Certified in CPR, AED, and First Aid Course, Certified in FamMed essentials | Karachi
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Chickenpox:
Acyclovir 800 mg PO 5×/day for 5 days
OR
Valacyclovir 1 g PO TDS for 5 days
If purulent:
Cephalexin 500 mg QID 5–7 days
If ANY of these are present:
spreading cellulitis
fever not settling
severe pain
rapidly worsening lesions
immunocompromised patient
Admit and start IV acyclovir
IV acyclovir dose
10 mg/kg IV every 8 hours
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Take Belladonna homeopathy medicine
I do not know. Maula Imam Ali As
You can consult online with Dr. Rehana Batool
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