What Medications Are Effective At Treating Post-nasal Drip With Mucus?

Posted on Mon, 12 Mar 2018

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Question : I started to have post nasal drip with mucus. I'm on omeprazole 20 mg I take around 6-7.ive never had redux before but I had strong URI ,2 nod of January. I was injected twice because I had fever for few days. It's been ok until I keep feeling air gas in back of throat. I am pending an upper GI and colonoscopy to be done. I have to take synchronic .075 mcg before this time. I don't know if I can take Bromphenir pseudoephedrin DM. I don't want any irritation. Can you help me.? I don't want this draining in my throat. I weigh 85. I took Benzonatate 100 mg last night. Which is better for my situation?Thank you so much

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Post nasal drip

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I suggest to take MUCINEX (Guaiphenesin) thrice a day.
Do steam inhalations with Vicks vaporub early in the morning or at least three times a day. You can also take Claritin at night to avoid allergic reaction.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Suma Parinam, General & Family Physician

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