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Cold n cough
Facing issue with cold n cough from last 3days.. had levocet for 3 days n cold subsided however have dry cough n having Alex syrup for that...so can I have azythromicin for this..also I feel 500mg is high dosage for me so cn I take half tablt n the other half next day?
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A detailed history would help in understanding your situation better. Kindly consult at your convenience
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Kindly consult ….
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Stop calcium tab….
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Blood test then consult for medication….
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Please go for Complete blood picture otherwise we don't know the root cause for cough and cold... Thankyou
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Never take antibiotics without knowing the cause.Take a CBC first.Review with reports
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dont take directly azithromycin
cough will subside by 3-4 days...
take warm water
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Inorder to start antibiotic we usually suggest you to do blood routine examination and if the blood investigation shows increased/ abnormal wbc count it indicates that you have infection. Then only we suggest you to start antibiotics(azythromicine). .
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You can continue levocet for 2 weeks and benedryl syrup is good for dry cough.
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drink frequent sips of hot water.
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500 mg once daily for 3 days is the proper dose
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi.,i can understand your concern.
If you're not having any fever, no need of Azithromycin.
Take montek lc at night after food for 5 days.
Do betadine gargling
Continue syrup.
Drink warm water.
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Dr. Madhulika Goyle
General Practitioner
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please don’t self medicate if not recovering. Take doctors opinion.
Half dose of antibiotic will not be helpful
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
Don't take antibiotics... Continue with syrup and home remedies it will slowly come down.
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Dr. Saima Iqtadar
General Physician
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
As you're already taking a cough syrup, it will subside in a few days.
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Antibiotics are not to be taken for every cold and cough.
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Dr. Gowtham Ram
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7 yrs exp
Chennai
500mg once a day for 3 days
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