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2025-11-21 14:03:19
Doctor, can I safely take Azithromycin 250 mg twice daily along with Cefuroxime 500 mg (Pulmocef CV), which I am also taking twice a day ? “Symptoms: acute cold and wet (phlegmy) cough.”
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do not self prescribe antibiotics. It's harmful. Do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

Answered2025-11-27 06:33:10

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Just for wet cough and acute cold no indication of antibiotics,however needs more details regarding your immune status and is the blood reports If needed can contact me

Answered2025-11-22 08:28:01

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need to see the reason

Answered2025-11-22 08:24:04

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Two antibiotics not necessary Azithro is wrong dosing

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