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Can metronidazole be taken with prescription cough syrup?

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Dr. Lawrence Shulman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Pulmonology

Yes: Most cough syrups are same with Flagyl - make sure it is ok with your other medications as well.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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Yes: Should not be a problem.

Dr Cordero and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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