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Cough syrup during pregnancy

2023-03-18 04:15:06
Hello Doctors , my wife is 23 weeks pregnant and for the past three days she was suffering from throat pain and cough , doctor prescribed ascodex sf syrup and Alexcet LM. My wife is hesitant to use syrup , is it safe to use during pregnancy? Please advise.
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Answered2023-03-18 07:06:26

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Alternate composition is better. Connect here

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Connect please. It can be taken but better to take alternative cough syrup. Connect for prescription

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Already answered Should be avoided

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