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Is It Safe To Take Cough Medicine With Antibiotic And Prednisolone?

My son was diagnosed with a slight case of:pneumonia. He was prescribed an antibiotic and prednisolone, which he started taking yesterday. He has a continuous cough. Can he take cough medicine for the cough? He does not have asthma or any other chronic illnesses.
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Hello,

No, if he has pneumonia after some days after the treatment the cough will turn wet and these medications are not indicated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist
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Is It Safe To Take Cough Medicine With Antibiotic And Prednisolone?

Hello, No, if he has pneumonia after some days after the treatment the cough will turn wet and these medications are not indicated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist