Cough Questions (Page 6)

Does mucinex contain alcohol?

I have laryngitis with cough and do not want to aggravate the vocal cords. I have mucinex dm in the house.

Robitussin - Can an eight year old take ribitussin?

My child is 8 and weighs 65lbs. The over the counter meds are not getting it at night. She can't rest.

Is it safe to give a two year old benadryl and hylands cough and old?

Throat hurts when swallowing and yawning?

It's been almost a week, the pain in the same. It's not from a cold, my nose doesn't run but I do cough but spontaneously and it's more a dry cough that also hurts.

Can I take Mucinex along with Amoxicillin to treat my congestive cough?

I have been coughing for about a week and I would like to reduce the phlegm in my system.

Tessalon - Is there another Rx tablet which can be used as a substitute to benzonatate 200 mg.?

... capsules? I am a senior and part D Medicare does not include benzonatate for coughs. My cough is from scar tissue in the lungs, not a cold. I'm looking for a substitute on my health ins. formulary. Medicare denied me after I sent an appeal. The Rx is $135. Per month! I am on a SS fixed income.... read more

I was prescribed 50mg of prednisone for a cough. Do I have asthma??

So yes I was prescribed for these pill because of my dry cough he said I have bronchitis, a day later I walk down to my friends for swimming and I show her mum Caroline the pills she immediately says there for asthma she said she takes them when her inhaler does not work does anyone thing I have... read more

Chronic cough lisinopril and atorvastatin?

In June my doctor prescribed metformin (750mg), atorvastatin (10mg) and lisinopril (2.5mg). It is now October and I have developed a debilitating chronic cough. Literature I've read points to both lisinopril and atorvastatin as causes. Are there alternatives I can take to eliminate the cough?

Post nasal drip for 3 months?

I've been having a post nasal drip for about 3 months now. I have a cough in the morning and the mucus normally comes out clear or cloudy. I feel fine otherwise, but I'm just concerned with the duration I've had this for. Is there an underlying condition causing this?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Are there any over the counter medications for COPD?

Liquid (cough syrup), capsule, pill - all non-prescription

Does Lithium cause issues with a dry cough?

I just started taking Lithium and so far it is the best drug I've been on for Bipolar. The only side effect I seem to be experiencing is a dry cough. I do have a dry mouth and throat as well. I do not want to discontinue the drug as it has been the best one I've been on after many years of trial... read more

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Promethazine - does discontinuing use cause insomnia?

I took promethazine 6.25 mg oral cough syrup for ten days, mostly 2 ml per night, using the oral syringe. I stopped taking it a few days ago and noticed a severe bout of insomnia. Will this wear off soon? Has anyone else experienced this? The pharmacist assured me it should be out of my system in... read more

I recently picked up a new medicine of benzonatate 200mg and found out it is liquid filled?

I can’t swallow pills. So I have to be given liquid or be able to crush it. Can I do this with this pill?