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Outpatient pharmacy and general health. I have recently completed a Pharmceutical Care Certificate Program offered by Purdue University (Spring 1999 completion). I have personal experience dealing with terminally ill persons and their needs, as well as their families` needs. I graduated in 1984 from Pharmacy School and have been a Licensed Pharmacist since then. I have 18 years retail pharmacy experience. Prior to my pharmacy training I have 3 years hospital experience as a Nurse`s Aide.

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Topic: Pharmacy

Expert: Barbara Judge
Date: 4/30/2008
Subject: Bad Cough with green phem

Question
Thought I probably have an infection and can I take cough medicine with codiene with a batrim to maybe attack the infection?

Answer
If you think you have an infection you should be evaluated by your doctor to see if he/she thinks antibiotics are necessary. If the infection is bacterial your doctor will prescribe the proper antibiotic, if the infection is viral, antibiotics will not help. The cough medicine with codeine may help suppress the cough and treat the symptoms, but not treat the infection. I would recommend that you see your doctor before you treat yourself with antibiotics.

Thanks

Barb Judge

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