- Female
- 25 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm dealing with a mild dry cough for the past couple of days and I'm trying to decide between taking Odimont FX or Odimont LC. Can you help me understand the difference between these two medications and which might be better for my situation?
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Odimont fx is fexofenadine and odimont lc is levocetrizine. Odimont Lc is advised for 7 days ,at bed time ,orally after food.
Answered 04/07/2025
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