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Question: I have severe cough from 10 days, blood test including peripheral smear showed no abnormalities. I do spit out yellow phlegm infrequently in small pea sizes. Can I take Taxis 200 or is there another advice. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Do you have fever?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of upper respiratory tract infection is more.
So do following things.
1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated.
2. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
4. Take combination of antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
5. Take broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or Azithromycin or cefixime.
6. Avoid oily and spicy food.
Yes, you can take taxis 200 mg.
It is cefixime mostly.
So please let me know
1. Do you have fever?
2. Is taxis contain cefixime?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Do you have fever?
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of upper respiratory tract infection is more.
So do following things.
1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated.
2. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
4. Take combination of antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
5. Take broad spectrum antibiotic like levofloxacin or Azithromycin or cefixime.
6. Avoid oily and spicy food.
Yes, you can take taxis 200 mg.
It is cefixime mostly.
So please let me know
1. Do you have fever?
2. Is taxis contain cefixime?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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