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Five year old daughter nonproductive cough. children's mucinex (guaifenesin) cough medicine not helping. also tried vapor rub and cough drops. nothing is helping.

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Delsym (dextromethorphan): Try pediatric delsym (dextromethorphan) available otc. It tastes good and is twice a day.

Answered 9/24/2016

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