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Cough syrup is to be taken with water or not? is it has to be kept in oral cavity for a while?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Cough Syrup: Hello. Your cough medication will need to be absorbed into the bloodstream to become effective. Swallow the medication with or without a swallow of water. Diluting your medications with water will have little effect.

Answered 10/4/2016

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