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Suggest Treatment For Runny Nose While On Virtussin, Azithromycin And Benzonatate
Question: What OTC can I take for runny nose while also taking virtussin, azithromycin and benzonatate?
Brief Answer:
can try pseudoephedrine
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You can take sudafed (pseudoephedrine), this is a well known decongestant and it has no known interactions with the medications mentioned (virtussin--codeine and guaifenesin, azithromycin and benzonatate.
You can also consider topical agents such as otrivine or normal saline drops along with the oral pseudoephedrine.
These also have a decongestant effect.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
can try pseudoephedrine
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
You can take sudafed (pseudoephedrine), this is a well known decongestant and it has no known interactions with the medications mentioned (virtussin--codeine and guaifenesin, azithromycin and benzonatate.
You can also consider topical agents such as otrivine or normal saline drops along with the oral pseudoephedrine.
These also have a decongestant effect.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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