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My 8 year old son has a really bad cough i have been giving him mucinex (guaifenesin) cough but it does not seem to be helping .
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Cough: Try delsym (dextromethorphan) cough syrup over the counter it is great. If this does not work? You can check with your pediatrician. He or she can decide whether your child needs Codeine or something else. Good luck and feel better.
Answered 9/28/2016
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