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A member asked:

Is it ok to take dry cough syrup if i have a phlemy cough at times?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: The cough suppressant is the same in the medication so either will help with the cough

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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