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What kind of cough medicine can i take while taking advil (ibuprofen) cold and sinus?

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Dr. Evans Prieston answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Guaifenesin DM: Guaifenesin with dextromethophan, aka robitussin-dm may help your cough. It is available generically.

Answered 6/25/2014

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