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Does Intake Of Mucinex Help In Curing Severe Cough?
Question: My husband is being treated for scabies with Ivermectin 35 mg which he took 5 pills of last night. Tonight he take the tube of cream called Permethrine 5%, however he has a terrible cough that continues to not stop. Is there something I can get him over the counter that might slow the cough down. We can not get into a doctor till next week. I was thinking about Mucinex or A cough drop or lozenge or what ever would be available.
Brief Answer:
Can give mucinex, dextromethorphan and lozenges
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have gone through your complaints and you can safely take mucinex for cough.
Besides this look for a tablet or syrup containing dextromethorphan to suppress cough.
You can also give him lozenges containing menthol and eucalyptus oil.
These all will help in relieving his cough.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Can give mucinex, dextromethorphan and lozenges
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have gone through your complaints and you can safely take mucinex for cough.
Besides this look for a tablet or syrup containing dextromethorphan to suppress cough.
You can also give him lozenges containing menthol and eucalyptus oil.
These all will help in relieving his cough.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you very much. My concern with him taking the harsh medicine for the treatment of possible Scabies 'I was concerned there might by contraindications. It seems that the listed over the counter cough suppressants will be ok with other powerful medications. Should he also continue to take the Prednisone pills for itching? Only 2 every morning. Is Scabies as super contagious as I have read?
Respectfully,
XXXX
There is such a lack of physicians in this town that this is great. I feel he should remain inside and away from others with all this illness going on , would you agree
My husband has been seen by a Dermatologist but not a Family practice doctor due to lack of them in this town. Trying other towns.
Respectfully,
XXXX
There is such a lack of physicians in this town that this is great. I feel he should remain inside and away from others with all this illness going on , would you agree
My husband has been seen by a Dermatologist but not a Family practice doctor due to lack of them in this town. Trying other towns.
Brief Answer:
Cough suppressants can be taken with medicines for scabies
Detailed Answer:
Yes he can take these cough medicines with medicines for scabies. Their are no contraindications.
He can continue prednisolone tablets but the dose should be less.
Yes scabies is contagious. You should avoid sharing soap, towel, clothes, bed sheets and blankets of the patients till the infection gets cured.
Yes you are right he should stay away from others till his cough and scabies subside.
Cough suppressants can be taken with medicines for scabies
Detailed Answer:
Yes he can take these cough medicines with medicines for scabies. Their are no contraindications.
He can continue prednisolone tablets but the dose should be less.
Yes scabies is contagious. You should avoid sharing soap, towel, clothes, bed sheets and blankets of the patients till the infection gets cured.
Yes you are right he should stay away from others till his cough and scabies subside.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
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