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Cold and cough

2023-04-03 08:02:40
Hi Since 2 weeks I'm suffering from cold and cough. Dr prescribed me to take almox 500, cheston cold and betamethasone. Is betamethasone safe to take coz it is a strong steroid.
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Yes safe to take for short duration

Answered2023-04-03 10:35:26

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Steam inhalation

Answered2023-04-03 15:40:32

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Take Almox and Cheston cold

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