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A member asked:
I took 2 benzonatate capsules at 8am for my cough. it's now 8pm. is it okay for me to take dayquil? i'd prefer to take it.
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Yes: There is no problem with the combination. Whether they work or not is another issue.
Answered 2/8/2016
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Benzonatate and: Dayquil use different medications to help with coughing, so you should be able to do that without a problem. You are welcome to try other over the counter formulations which would be the same as Dayquil, but no more than 1 dose every 8 hours. Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.
Answered 2/8/2016
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