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Suggest Antibiotic For Dry Cough

I have cough problem from last 3 days. Doctor has prescribed Taxm o 200 twice a day but its not helping + Ascoril D. I have taken medicine Flolex 500 and Ciplox 500 for other infections previously . Please advice if Taxm O 200 is safe. For dry cough which antibiotic is best.Is it required?
Fri, 13 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having dry cough since 3 days only. This is most likely due to viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
And in this no antibiotics are required.
Viral infection usually heal by itself in 1 week.
So in my opinion, you should avoid taking excessive antibiotics because they will cause resistance and side effects.
For your dry cough, do following things for better symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid oily and spicy food.
2. Avoid hard to chew food.
3. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated.
4. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day.
5. Take over the counter antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs.
You will mostly improve with all these in 1 week.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Antibiotic For Dry Cough

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having dry cough since 3 days only. This is most likely due to viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). And in this no antibiotics are required. Viral infection usually heal by itself in 1 week. So in my opinion, you should avoid taking excessive antibiotics because they will cause resistance and side effects. For your dry cough, do following things for better symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid oily and spicy food. 2. Avoid hard to chew food. 3. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated. 4. Do warm water gargles 5-6 times a day. 5. Take over the counter antihistamine and anti inflammatory drugs. You will mostly improve with all these in 1 week. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.