I've had a runny nose for the last couple of days. Do you have any recommendations for a medicine that can help? I've tried using Otrivin, but it feels a bit too intense for me. Could you recommend a tablet that might work better?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

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The nasal polyp-like discharge and recurring sinus infections may be related to:

Possible causes:

Chronic sinusitis

Nasal polyps

Allergies

Anatomical issues (e.g., deviated septum)

Immune system dysfunction

Consider consulting an:

ENT specialist

Allergist

For proper diagnosis and treatment, which may include:

Nasal endoscopy

CT or MRI scans

Allergy testing

Medications (e.g., nasal steroids, antibiotics)

Surgery (e.g., polyp removal, sinus procedure)

Answered 04/07/2025

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yes you can take it will cure

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I'm trying to figure out if Benfomet Plus is a multivitamin tablet. Can you clarify that for me? Also, could you suggest a few other good multivitamin tablets I should consider?

Yes you can take it no problem.

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