Q: how long does a cough from acute bronchitis last? i have already seen my doctor and been given hydromet syrup to control the cough.

Acute is < 2 weeks.: The term "acute bronchitis" is a description of a problem, not a diagnosis. It could be viral, or a complication of smoking, or a mycoplasma infection, or asthma. It may take more than one visit to tell if your cough lasts more than two weeks. And young adults are susceptible to pertussis (whooping cough), which can last 3 months. Did you get your pertussis vaccine?

Q: i went to my doctor last thursday with terrible cough, achy feeling and low grade fever. tested negative for flu. diagnosed with sinus infection and given hydromet syrup for cough. also given prescription for azithromycin if it got worse. got that filled

Sinus infection: Sinus infections can sometimes be challenging to get better. Here are some suggestions. Take the prescribed medicines you outlined. If you are still having symptoms after completing the antibiotics, contact your doctor as you may need additional medicine. Other things you can do including saline rinses, humidifier, nasal decongestants, nasal steroids among others. Saline rinses are effective.

Q: is it safe to take hydromet for cough if i have lung disease?

Depends: It depends on what type of lung disease you have. Hydromet has Atropine in it which dries secretions, making them harder to expell.

Q: is hydromet more effective than promethazine w/cod 4 promoting sleep w/o coughing? bad cough with the flu.asked 4 hydro in er but they gave me prom...

Both may work: Promethazine is less addictive.

Q: what are the active ingredients in cough syrup?

Cough meds: Greetings. The active ingredients in cough medication is usually guifenessin which is a mucus thinning agent and dextramethorathan which is a cough suppressant. Check with your pharmacist for confirmation.

Q: whats a good natural cough syrup ingredient?

Natural cough syrup: Honey and herb tea. Do not give babies under one year of age honey. After one year of age honey is a natural ingredient.

Q: can i take nyquill with cough syrup?

Not a good idea: There are several versions of nyquil and most if not all of them contain cough medicine. Taking another cough syrup would probably give you too much dextromethorophan.

Question 1

i accidentally took 1 tablespoon of  hydromet  cough syrup rather then 1 teaspoon.  should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

No: May be a bit drowsy.  Wouldn't operate any heavy machines.  Or drive.  But should be out of system in a few hours

Question 2

can i take delsym (dextromethorphan) 12 hour cough syrup during the day, and then my prescribed hydromet cough syrup at night? i want to make sure this is fine to do.

Accepted Answer

Need diagnosis...: Suppressing a cough is not always the correct treatment. Your cough needs to be diagnosed before it can be properly treated. Possible etiologies for your cough include acute bronchitis, bronchospasm from any cause, gerd, post-nasal drip or a combination of factors. See your doctor so your cough can be diagnosed and treated. If you smoke, you need to quit asap!

Question 3

will hydromet cough syrup make me throw up if mixed with codeine pills?

Accepted Answer

Hydromet &amp; Codeine: Hello. Hydromet cough syrup contains hydrocodone. You should not mix that with codeine pills since that is mixing two different opioids (narcotics).  It is possible that mixing the two could make you sick. 5mg of hydrocodone is in hydromet. It's possible that the hydrocodone in hydromet can be" temporarily " effective for treating whatever pain condition codeine is being used to treat.

Question 4

how long does a cough from acute bronchitis last? i have already seen my doctor and been given hydromet syrup to control the cough.

Accepted Answer

Acute is < 2 weeks.: The term "acute bronchitis" is a description of a problem, not a diagnosis.  It could be viral, or a complication of smoking, or a mycoplasma infection, or asthma.  It may take more than one visit to tell if your cough lasts more than two weeks.  And young adults are susceptible to pertussis (whooping cough), which can last 3 months.  Did you get your pertussis vaccine?

Question 5

i went to my doctor last thursday with terrible cough, achy feeling and low grade fever. tested negative for flu. diagnosed with sinus infection and given hydromet syrup for cough. also given prescription for azithromycin if it got worse. got that filled

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection: Sinus infections can sometimes be challenging to get better.  Here are some suggestions.  Take the prescribed medicines you outlined.  If you are still having symptoms after completing the antibiotics, contact your doctor as you may need additional medicine.  Other things you can do including saline rinses, humidifier, nasal decongestants, nasal steroids among others.  Saline rinses are effective.

Question 6

is it safe to take hydromet for cough if i have lung disease?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what type of lung disease you have. Hydromet has Atropine in it which dries secretions, making them harder to expell.

Question 7

is hydromet more effective than promethazine w/cod 4 promoting sleep w/o coughing? bad cough with the flu.asked 4 hydro in er but they gave me prom...

Accepted Answer

Both may work: Promethazine is less addictive.

Question 8

what are the active ingredients in cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Cough meds: Greetings. The active ingredients in cough medication is usually guifenessin which is a mucus thinning agent and dextramethorathan which is a cough suppressant. Check with your pharmacist for confirmation.

Question 9

whats a good natural cough syrup ingredient?

Accepted Answer

Natural cough syrup: Honey and herb tea.  Do not give babies under one year of age honey.  After one year of age honey is a natural ingredient.

Question 10

can i take nyquill with cough syrup?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: There are several versions of nyquil and most if not all of them contain cough medicine.  Taking another cough syrup would probably give you too much dextromethorophan.

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I accidentally took 1 tablespoon of hydromet cough syrup rather then 1 teaspoon. should i be worried?

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Can i take delsym (dextromethorphan) 12 hour cough syrup during the day, and then my prescribed hydromet cough syrup at night? i want to make sure this is fine to do.

A member asked:

Will hydromet cough syrup make me throw up if mixed with codeine pills?

A member asked:

How long does a cough from acute bronchitis last? i have already seen my doctor and been given hydromet syrup to control the cough.

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I went to my doctor last thursday with terrible cough, achy feeling and low grade fever. tested negative for flu. diagnosed with sinus infection and given hydromet syrup for cough. also given prescription for azithromycin if it got worse. got that filled

A member asked:

Is it safe to take hydromet for cough if i have lung disease?

A member asked:

Is hydromet more effective than promethazine w/cod 4 promoting sleep w/o coughing? bad cough with the flu.asked 4 hydro in er but they gave me prom...

A member asked:

What are the active ingredients in cough syrup?

A member asked:

Whats a good natural cough syrup ingredient?

A member asked:

Can i take nyquill with cough syrup?

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