Netizens asked, Is Ibuprofen should not be used for managing symptoms of COVID-19. DOH is getting more information on this matter and waiting for formal advice from the World Health Organization (WHO).

While the DOH awaits further information including formal advice from the WHO, Paracetamol is still a good first choice to treat fever and other symptoms of COVID-19, unless the attending physician determines a contraindication, stated by the Department of Health.

Patients who are already taking ibuprofen as prescribed by their doctors should not stop without first consulting their doctor, DOH added.

Many people are now struggling and experienced anxiety due to COVID19, if you have ever experience cough, sore throat and being complicated for more days, it is better to see a medical doctor. COVID-19 can be spread as droplets by sneezing and coughing, or aerosols through medical procedures like suctioning and nebulization.

As of March 18, 2020, a total of 202 cases have been reported nationwide with COVID-19, 17 dead and 7 having recovered the disease according to the Department of Health.

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