My daughter has dry cough for two weeks. Please help.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I need help for my daughter, who has been coughing (dry cough) for almost two weeks. No other symptoms were noted. She is eating well, and no other family member is sick. She is 28 years old and does not have any other medical conditions. We have been giving her Vitamin C and zinc (1000 mg).
No other medicines are given, as I would like to get a doctor's opinion first. Cough is not present all the time, only at certain times of the day, more often during the night.
Please help.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I saw your complaints, and I am concerned about them.
If she has a dry cough alone and there are no other symptoms like breathing problems, I would recommend that you take cough syrup and drink lukewarm water for the next few days.
You can take Corex syrup (it contains Codeine) 5 ml three to four times a day, and do not drink water after taking it. If there is difficulty breathing while coughing, you can take syrup Tixylix D (Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine, Dextromethorphan).
Choose any one accordingly. If normal cough, take the first one. Suppose if cough with difficulty, take the second one 5 ml two to three times a day for the next five days.
I hope this helps.
Kindly revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
Corex is not available in my country. Is there any other drug she can take?
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Yes, you can take any syrup that contains Codeine. Take 5 ml four times a day. If you do not find that, take any syrup that contains Dextromethorphan 30 mg 5 ml four times a day. They are available over the counter.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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