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A 19-year-old female asked:

i have my 1 week cough . when is the best time to drink my antitussive syrup and my mucolytic medicine ? are they advisable to drink it together ?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Allergy and Immunology 40 years experience

Can take together: But those two medicines are just temporizing, you had the symptoms for a week, bit long, you need to see a doctor for better treatment, good luck

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