Dry Cough Antibiotic Name

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I have an 18 year old son , has a dry cough. Is co trimoxazole 500mg good for him. Answer pls asap ## I had a dry cough since last 2 month bcoz of the heat weather here in the Philippines.thanks. ## It depends on what is causing the dry cough, so it would be best to consult a medical professional, it is best not to use an antibiotic, without it being prescribed for you. The NIH warns that it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Are either of the patients in question on any other medications?

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My son has dry cough. What is the antibiotoc to be taken ## I'm sorry, but an antibiotic will not do anything to help a cough. They are only effective a treating or preventing bacterial infections. The FDA lists their typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. How long has he had the cough? Have you consulted his doctor? ## I've been coughing for almost 2 weeks,I was taking docsed syrup and adco-lictopent syrup but no change.Is there any other syrup or antibiotic I should take to stop the cough,It's a wet cough ## What I know is if you have a productive cough, you need a mucolytic (to dissolve mucus).

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I got this medicine at 3:00 pm and took first pill. When should I take 2nd pill ## Well, first of all….an antibiotic won't treat a cough. An antibiotic will only treat bacterial infections. This is a generic for Augmentin and while it is usually given twice daily, you should follow the instructions that have been provided by your doctor or pharmacy. What are the instructions on the bottle? Learn more Augmentin details here. ## Amox TR-K CLV causes me to cough sometimes so much I develop headaches. Amox TR-K CLV causes my lungs to itch so bad I cough severely at times, sometimes repeatedly. I know it's not my throat itching. I feel the itching in my chest and water does not help. I feel the itching in my lungs. I think it is drying up my system to stop the sinus infection I...

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I had cold with bad cough and I took antibiotic Augmentin 650 mg for 5 days. However, dry cough is still persisting and irrtating even not able to sleep. ## Since it is an antibiotic, it is only effective for treating infections and a cold is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not help. Have you consulted a doctor? ## I'm 30 yrs suffering from cold and dry cough from last 1 week. I had Alerid D,thrice a dy from last 2 days but seems no resuult. Pl let me know what medicine is to be taken... ## sir , i am a chronic cough patient from 6 month , i have taken many antibiotics and antiallergenic drug ! but aftr 3 days the cough become alergic again !! SUggest me a group of antibiotic and allergic dosing !!

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I have a dry cough, sometimes the coughing is leading to vomiting. The cough is not there for few days but then it reoccurs. And while coughing my eyes also get watery and red. Please suggest a medicine. ## My son suffering dry cough last 5 years since 3 day onwards cronie drycough give the name of antibiotics. ## Take levofloxacin 500(1-0-1) Tab Cheston dt(1-0-1) ## What types of medicine should I give to my son for treating a dry cough? He is 1 year and 6 months of age. Thanks for any suggestions. ## Have any of you been checked for allergies? There are times that a dry cough can be cause by sinus drainage, due to allergic reactions, according to NIH reports. This can cause other symptoms, such as gagging, nausea, and vomiting. Are any of you on any other medications? Or in your case,...

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I am 65 year old. I am having severe problems with dry cough. It comes once in every year. It lasts for 2 months. Is it OK to take MOX 500 capsules as antibiotic and for how many days. ## Antibiotics will only help with bacterial infections, they will not help with the viruses that cause colds, or flu. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Additionally, taking it when it is not appropriate creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Are you on any other medications? Have you had your doctor check out your dry cough? ## Mox 500 3times a day was prescribed for a wound by rusted nail. How long I should take this drug

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SORE THROAT SO BAD THAT I SPIT BLOOD WHEN I CLEAR MY THROAT. ## I have a very bad sore throat and need to know which antibiotic, amoxicilina or ampicilina, is best to treat this sore throat. ## Both Amoxicillin and Ampicillin can be used to treat infections, however, it is very important to be certain that it is being caused by an infection of some type. If the sore throat has been caused by something like a virus, allergies, just being hoarse or a myriad of other things, then antibiotics will not help. In addition, if you use them inappropriately you run the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Have you consulted a doctor, yet? ## dry hacking cough/sinus problem ## I am having dry cough from past 5 days. I am using ciprodac 500 (ciprofloxacin) and Leekug-SG. please suggest...

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i complained to my dr about a dry cough i was having after pneumonia sickness. He prescribed methylprednisolone 4mg Can I take mucinex to help ? ## I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between the two, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. However, the Mucinex is liable to make the coughing worse, since it is an expectorant that helps expel mucous. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I was diagnosed with bacteria pneumonia a couple weeks ago and finished by antibiotic treatment on Monday. I went for a follow-up appointment today and my Dr prescribed the 6day pack of 4mg methylprednisolone. I just started taking it today. I'm ...

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Dear I am suffering from dry cough as i drink ice water in some party and after the same i got suffer from cough problem my chemist suggested and gave me the cefadroxil 500 as antibiotic is it good for the same or not as no improvement i had seen after taking the 1dose of same. Is cefadroxil is good in these circumstances if yes then plzz let me know so that i can take another dose of same.

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Hello. I have a terrible cough, not dry but very painful when coughing and my throat is itchy. Can I use penicillin vk to treat this? ## This is an antibiotic and should only be taken to treat a medically confirmed infection, taking it when you do not have an infection could cause you to develop antibiotic resistant bacteria, as warned by NIH reports. It's typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Has there been any change, or are you still experiencing these symptoms? Are you on any other medications? ## I have a severe case of cough/congestion and have been taking penicillin but it's not helping! What else can I take to take it away?

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I had malaria three weeks ago and I have treated it but am still not feeling fine as I am still coughing. Can I use Augmentin to treat the cough? The cough does not bring out phlegm but it's disturbing. ## Hello, Gee! How are you? Augmentin will not do anything to treat a cough. It is an antibiotic that is only effective at treating bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Have you consulted your doctor? They should be able to direct you to something you can safely take. ## My mother has had a dry cough after taking augmentin for one week for throat congestion. She was taking three 625mg tablets per day.

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I am using Levocetrizine + Montelukast for Dermatographic urticaria for last 2 days 1 dose in evening after food. Usage of this medicine is leading to cough symptoms . Last time i have taken Levocetrizine treatment for 14days after completion i suffered with respiratory infection and had to take antibiotic threapy Why it is leading to cough symptoms and should i continue the treatment for 30days as suggested by my Doctor. Kindly suggest ## Hi, Viju! Sorry about the problems that you're having. Antihistamines can cause dryness of your mouth, throat and nose, so that could be what's causing the coughing. Learn more Levocetirizine details here. Have you consulted your doctor about it? There may be an alternative medication you can take, or some solution for the coughing.

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I am 52 yrs old. I feel dry cough and chest congestion. Earlier doctor prescribed me AB Phylline &Deslor tablet. Nt felt a relief by this tablet permanently. I m nt having any tablets now only using avessa inhaler thrice a day. Can u suggest some effective medicines namely syrup or antibiotic tablets for chest congestion, dry cough and wheezing sometimes. ## Hello, Deepa! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you're having. What did the doctor say was causing your problem? Did they do any evaluations to determine the cause? Antibiotics are only effective at treating bacterial infections, so if you're not suffering from one, then taking one would not be appropriate. The FDA lists their typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-all...

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sore throat ## Roxid 150mg is given when patients is sufferring from bad dry cough, chest pain, cold in chest? ## Roxid contains the active ingredient Roxithromycin, the dosage you ask about is 150mgs, it is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. That said, it depends on what's causing the symptoms in question, if it is due to the development of an infection., then yes, this may help. For instance, bacterial pneumonia which may cause these types of symptoms, can be treated with antibiotics, such as this one. However, it is not effective against viruses, such as those that cause a cold or most cases of bronchitis. Are there any other questions I can help with? There are more Roxithromycin details available here.

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i have cough cold & dry...and i'm pregnanat shall i take zify tab ## Throat infection with cough. ## What has your doctor advised? Before using any medication, especially when pregnant, it is very important to check with your doctor, first. Zifi contains the active ingredient Cefixime, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. Therefore, if you have an infection, which has caused your symptoms, it may help. However, it is not effective against the virus that causes a cold. Its side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more:

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I just finished 6 days of 500 mg Zithromax, and the 6 day medrol dose pack....3rd antibiotic in a month. Started achiness, dry cough in October, took 250mg zpack 5 days....better for 14 days, jogged in the cold, work around kids.... Right ear and side of throat started hurting 2nd week of Nov... A cephalosporin antibiotic 7 days... No better week if Thanksgiving, achy, pain upper left rib area, coughing up tons of phlegm. Chest xray clear, diagnosed infection and pleurisy. That is when 500 mg zpack and medrol dose pack were prescribed....I finished those 1 day ago, 12/3... I am suppose to get all blood work for my physical, 12/12.. I am wondering if I should wait til Jan? I am supplies to be out of town Christmas.....I don't know if all this will effect labs negatively... ## It migh...

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my 3 year old daughter has been coughing for 3 days,and now coughing phlem i was prescribed calvepen250mg for suspected tonsilitis for her but didnt need it as i havethis dry antibiotic would this do for chest infection my daughter is currently taking white and brown inhaler ## This is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections, but she should only take it if her doctor verifies the presence of an infection. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. It will not do anything, if she only has a cold. What inhaler is she using?

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Hi my HIV negative son wwass given ilvitrim for vomiting,runny nose, diarrhea , hi temp& constant coughing with dry weezing sound. Will this clear everything? Is prelone similar to this antibiotic? ## Hello, Zima! How are you? Ilvitrim is a broad spectrum antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections, so one doesn't have to be HIV positive to take it. It should help and it would be best to give it to him, if the doctor has said he should take it. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. And no, Prelone is not an antibiotic. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi,for how long should I give my 7 months old a ilivitrim suspension for the treatment of diarrhoea ## My son is 3 months he tested negat...

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I had a mild cough so i went to the pharmacy to get some antibiotic... Later to see he gave me 4 tablets (disprin, cobadex, celin and azithromycin). After taking all these now I'm feeling even more worse. For e.g.; increase in body temp, headache and body pain. Is it a side effect or some contraindication of combining all these drugs? ## All medications carry the risk of causing side effects. The NIH lists others as possibly including nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, dry mouth, and diarrhea. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change? Are these the only medications you take?

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lots of coughing particularly at night ## i'm taking prexum plus for about 3 months - about two weeks i started a cough at nite-before that i felt like a was swallowing phlem like a post nasal drip. the cough is more at nite & now also during the day-a dry cough - i am on antibiotic and cough mix. as well home remedies and lozenges. really tired and sore on the chest from coughing now. ## I have been taking prexum for the past 3 months and I have developed this cough that doesn go away. I went to my clinic and they said I have throat infection and they prescribed anti-biotics and lozenges. The coughing stopped for a bit , but now its back again. Please advise. Its almost like a wet cough and the doctor who checked me said I didnt have TB. ## I am suffering from , week legs - tir...

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