When should I see a doctor for typhoid fever?

Seek medical attention for: Fever for more than 5 days without diagnosis; Abdominal distension, severe pain (possible perforation); Bleeding from gut; Confusion or extreme drowsiness; High fever in pregnancy or in children; No improvement after 72 hours of starting an antibiotic.

What medicines are used for typhoid fever in Pakistan?

Common drug classes used for typhoid fever include Antibiotics. Always confirm with a qualified doctor before starting any new medicine.

Symptom

Typhoid Fever

Also called: motichehrah · typhoid bukhar · enteric fever

Typhoid (motichehrah / typhoid bukhar) is common in Pakistan, with extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strains widespread in Sindh and Punjab. Symptoms include sustained fever, headache, abdominal discomfort, and constipation. Treatment is antibiotic-based but the choice has narrowed dramatically due to XDR — never self-medicate.

When to see a doctor — red flags

Fever for more than 5 days without diagnosis
Abdominal distension, severe pain (possible perforation)
Bleeding from gut
Confusion or extreme drowsiness
High fever in pregnancy or in children
No improvement after 72 hours of starting an antibiotic

This page is for general information only. Anything on this list means: see a doctor or visit an emergency department instead of self-treating.

Common drug classes used

Antibiotics
Antibiotics available in Pakistan — uses, dosage, side effects, and brand names. Penicillins, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, and more.

Top medicines used for typhoid fever in Pakistan

Ranked by indication match. Click any brand for full uses, dosage, side effects, and prices.

Medicines registered in Pakistan

Based on drug-class match. Always check with a doctor or pharmacist before starting any medicine.

Related symptoms

Symptoms that share treatment classes with typhoid fever.