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  • 24 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I've been dealing with a dry and cold cough for the past week, and it's really starting to worry me. My doctor prescribed azikem 500, but I'm not sure if it's the right thing to take. Is this medication typically recommended for these symptoms, or should I be considering something else? Also, are there any side effects I should be aware of while taking this?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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SYP ascoril 5ml 1-1-1 ,tab montak lc 0-0-1 for 3days

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