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Throat Infection, Cold, Cough. Prescribed Phensedyl. Can I Use Dilo-dx And Dilosyn?
I was having throat infection,with cold .Doctor prescribed me Phensedyl,with warm water gargle.now I am having heavy chest, with spectum(creamish)clots when I cough.which cough syrup should I take? I have DILO-DX SYRUP(glaxoSmithKline) & Dilosyn (glaxoSmithKline) with me readly available.what is the difference? Which should I take?My age is 53.Thanks.
Thu, 10 Oct 2013
You should use a syrup with a combination of mucolytic with bronchodilator along with a smoothening agent. Do take lots of steam and warm saline gargles. Avoid dust and smoke. Try to expectorate by chest physiotherapy after taking steam. Do consult a chest specialist if cough does not go for many days or associated symptoms like fever, shortness of breath or chest pain appear. Regards
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