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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dry Cough

Posted on Wed, 28 Jan 2015

Question: Hi,

I am suffering from severe dry cough from the past 2 days i ate a few tablets and vicks chocolate also but no relief, please suggest what to b done

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more details

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

I would like to know do you have any other symptoms along with cough like cold, throat pain?

I would like to know names of medication those you have taken

Do you have any history of allergy?

Kindly get back to me with details.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (22 minutes later)

Hi,

Yes i have a throat pain from past 3-4 days , i don't know the exact name of the tablets took 2 tablets 1 for cough and 1 for throat pain , no Cold and am allergic to Rantac injection

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions below

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

I suggest you Cetrizine 5 mg once a day before bed.

For throat pain I suggest you Ibuprofen 200 mg twice a day.

Steam inhalation twice a day.
Salt warm water gargles twice a day

If cough persists then I suggest you cough suppressants like Corex d 5ml twice a day.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (5 minutes later)

Hi,

I have itching in the throat as well , which increases a lot whenever i cough

Hi Again,

Can i know the duration to take these tablets?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
3 days

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

Cetrizine is an antihistamine it will take care of itching.

I suggest you take medications fro 3 days.

If you will not see any improvement then better visit a physician.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar