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Is It Safe To Increase The Dosage Of Promethazine Syrup For Cough?
On Friday I was diagnosed with Type 1 & 2 flu with sinusitis. I was prescribed Tamiflu and a Z Pak along with Promethazine syrup (1 tsp) twice per day. My cough hasn t gotten any better. Can I increase the amount of cough syrup? If so, by how much? I m 59 B F. I weigh 200 lb.
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
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Welcome to Health care magic.
I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that you are using promethazine for cough.
You can increase the dosage upto three times per day.
Along with this definitive treatment in the form of antibiotics and mucolytics are required to treat the underlying cause.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Hope this answers your question.
Do write back to me for further questions.
With regards
Welcome to Health care magic.
I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that you are using promethazine for cough.
You can increase the dosage upto three times per day.
Along with this definitive treatment in the form of antibiotics and mucolytics are required to treat the underlying cause.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Hope this answers your question.
Do write back to me for further questions.
With regards
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