I'm a post-COVID patient and have been struggling with a dry cough. I've been using Alex sugar-free syrup, but it doesn't seem to be helping. Could you suggest a better syrup or any other remedy for dealing with this persistent cough? Really looking for something effective.

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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1+ Yrs

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take tablet tusq twice a day for 5 days and tablet amoxyclav for 5 days twice a day

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continue nebulization and take cough syrup ascoril twice a day

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