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Best cough med that doesn't effect liver?

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Dr. Kevin Daus answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Cough: I would try cough drops. Most oral medications go to the liver to be removed from the body.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. Michael Epstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Codeine: Codeine may help with cough and is relatively safe to the liver. If someone has advanced liver disease consult with your liver specialist?

Dr Davis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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Benzonatate: It is available by rx only.

Answered 4/8/2014

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