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What Is The Dosage Of Cheston Cold And Almox For Cold And Cough?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Question: Hi Doctor,
I have been suffering from cold and cough. I have been given cheston cold,almox 500 and altime cough syrup. Is the dose ok? Or should I try something else
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Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
ON RIGHT MEDICATION,CONTINUE.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,


I have gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having respiratory tract infection.


As per your clinical details, you are on right medications. see to that, it should be taken in correct strength and dosage.


1. Tab. cheston cold- (Paracetamol, Cetirizine, Phenylpropanolamine) twice daily. This combination, best works for throat pain,fever and blocked nose

2. Cap.amoxicillin 500 mg thrice daily (loose stools are common, lactic acid bacillus tablets helps).

3. Altime cough syrup - as a cough suppressant 2 tea spoons twice daily.


Steam inhalation, salt water gargling will be advantageous in severe cases.


Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.


Wishing you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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Follow up: Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (37 minutes later)
Hi Doctor,
Thanks for your advice. Can you tell me about the number of days I should continue my course namely antibiotic and cheston cold.
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Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
duration of individual drugs are mentioned below

Detailed Answer:

Hello again,

Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.



1. Tab. cheston cold for 3 days.

2. Cap.amoxicillin 500 mg thrice daily for 5-7 days.

3. Altime cough syrup for 5 days.


All the best. Take care.

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
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What Is The Dosage Of Cheston Cold And Almox For Cold And Cough?

Brief Answer: ON RIGHT MEDICATION,CONTINUE. Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns that you are having respiratory tract infection. As per your clinical details, you are on right medications. see to that, it should be taken in correct strength and dosage. 1. Tab. cheston cold- (Paracetamol, Cetirizine, Phenylpropanolamine) twice daily. This combination, best works for throat pain,fever and blocked nose 2. Cap.amoxicillin 500 mg thrice daily (loose stools are common, lactic acid bacillus tablets helps). 3. Altime cough syrup - as a cough suppressant 2 tea spoons twice daily. Steam inhalation, salt water gargling will be advantageous in severe cases. Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.