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I woke up with a sore throat and congestion. my face feels puffy and my tonsils are really sore. can i take a benadryl and dayquil pack from over the ?

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Yes: So long as you have no allergies to the ingredients you can use any over the counter medication for sinus allergies/cold.

Answered 2/20/2017

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