I wonder if I took about 1/2 a teaspoon a week of Cheratussin cough syrup (contains codeine) for my intractable chest congestion, (from allergies) if it would be okay. I ve tried multiple things, mucinex, antihist., humidifiers, etc. and none of them begin to work as well as the cherrarussin. I know its addictive and bad to take long term. But I have no addictions, and I would not get addicted.
Hi, Dear,Thanks for the query to Chat Doctor. I studied your query in depth. I am feel concerned about the worry and fear expressed by You. Dear please don't worry as things would resolve with my answer herewith. I would advise you not to self-medicate and hence stop it in future as I am there to help at my Chat Doctor online clinic. I would advise-Sputum-micro study, x-ray chest and CBC along with the check with your ER doctor. I think its due to the-Brochitis-URTI-. Prima facie- I would advise you today Chat Doctor.  I would have advised-Antibiotics and expectorant than the chetussin syrup /so stop chetussin syrup for now-as your cough is not.responding for 1 wk now. Please take