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Suggest Medications For Common Cold In Elderly.

My father-in-law is on regular prescribed dosage of Acitrom 2mg + Lanoxin 0.25mg + Seloken 25mg + Ramistar 2.5mg sine he has Atrial Fibrillation (on medication for over 4 years now). A couple of days ago, due to cold weather, he got common cold and has a slight but building cough. I would like to know whether he needs to stop or change dosage of his existing medication if he takes over-the-counter medication (like Sinarest) to cure his common cold.
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
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Hello,
I would avoid giving sinarest since he had atrial fibrillation earlier.
just give steam inhalation 2 times a day for 3-4 days.
Drink hot tea,hot coffee,hot soups etc.
Avoid old drinks.
He shall be all right in next 3-4 days.
Thanks
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Suggest Medications For Common Cold In Elderly.

Hello, I would avoid giving sinarest since he had atrial fibrillation earlier. just give steam inhalation 2 times a day for 3-4 days. Drink hot tea,hot coffee,hot soups etc. Avoid old drinks. He shall be all right in next 3-4 days. Thanks