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I have viral infection from 3 days i have taken dosage of doxycycline 1-2 days nd before it i have taken cefpodoxime but i m feeling now some throat pain nd have some cough how to treat this ??

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Recommendations : You can use Advil or Motrin 400 mg 3 times a day for 3-5 days for throat pain and Robitussin for week for cough. It should help.

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/20/2016

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A member asked:

I have viral infection from 3 days i have taken dosage of doxycycline 1-2 days nd before it i have taken cefpodoxime but i m feeling now some throat pain nd have some cough how to treat this ??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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