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2020-10-15 12:16:46
For light throat irritation what cough syrup can I take? Please suggest..cough syrup names...,...,..
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Cough syrup is for cough.. when you have throat irritation, salt water gargling or betadine gargle can be done(Take 10ml of betadine ,dilute with 10ml of water and gargle for 30 seconds and spit it out)

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