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A 35-year-old male asked:
can i take cough medicine with amoxicillin?
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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered
Family Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Most cough meds should not interact with amoxicillin. Usually contain dextromethorphan or a codeine-like cough suppressant. Do not mix with alcohol due to additive sedating effect.
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