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A member asked:

I have a productive cough and chest infection.my doctor prescribed me clarithomycin but nothing happens plz tell something more effective?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Maybe Viral: The chest infection may be viral and will not respond to any antibiotic. Clarithromycin is a good broad spectrum antibiotic for a chest infection. Get some Mucinex (guaifenesin) DM to help with your symptoms. I hope you feel better soon.

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Answered 2/17/2015

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