Am I under the right treatment for cough?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am having cough for two to three weeks now. It is mostly dry and frequent throughout the day. I am getting two to three coughs at one time and then it continues. Currently, I am taking Piriton-CS, Pantocid and Montek-LC. I had bronchitis problem a few years back wherein I used to get frequent cough. Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I had gone through all the details you have posted.

The medications you are taking are good, but as you were saying that you continue to have dry cough since three weeks some changes need to be done.

Avoid cool drinks or cool water. Do gargles with Listerine or Chlorhexidine mouthwash two times a day and avoid dust.

Continue the same syrup three times a day. Also, I suggest syrup Corex (combination of Chlorpheniramine maleate and Codeine) as it is a more powerful cough suppressant.

I suggest a course of antibiotic, tablet Azee 500 mg (Azithromycin) one tablet in the morning for three days and capsule Benz pearls (Benzonatate) three times daily for four days.

Continue Montek-LC (combination of Montelukast and Levocetirizine) once daily at night.

Avoid smoking or alcohol, if you have the habit.