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What do you recommend to take when promethazine syrup isnt strong enough for my coughing and dont like pills?

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I would recommend that you be examined by a Physician who can then advise the appropriate course of treatment.

Answered 7/24/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Promethazine is not commonly used against cough, rather for nausea. Would suggest getting your doc’s input as self medicating may complicate the whole picture.

Dr Malerman agreed

Answered 7/25/2022

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