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Can Penicillin Be Taken For Dry Cough?

i dont have allergy with penicillin. i took penicillin as prescribed by doctor for my tonsilitis. the swap test resulted to negative strep infection and stop me from continuing the medicine. at that time i have cough but didt prescribe cough syrup. can i continue my antibiotics because i still have dry cough ?
Thu, 23 May 2019
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Hello,

I don't think you need to take antibiotics for dry cough. If it is persistent and makes discomfort then I suggest you take Syp for dry cough like Ascoril D.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist
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Can Penicillin Be Taken For Dry Cough?

Hello, I don t think you need to take antibiotics for dry cough. If it is persistent and makes discomfort then I suggest you take Syp for dry cough like Ascoril D. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Naira Jahangir, OB and GYN Specialist