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I have 9 yr old daughter who keeps coughing she also take adderall xr 20 mg . can she take benzonatate 200mg with the adderall?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: It is important to determine the cause of the cough. There is an inbox consultation available online. I would not advise giving her Benzonate.

Answered 9/24/2016

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