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Can i take cough medicine with amoxicillin?
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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.
Answered 3/30/2021
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