Why do my cough and sore, red throat return as soon as I stop taking Montair FX and antibiotics, is there a long-term solution to avoid taking these medicines continuously, and how can I treat the intense vaginal itching caused by the antibiotics? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Why do my cough and sore, red throat return as soon as I stop taking Montair FX and antibiotics, is there a long-term solution to avoid taking these medicines continuously, and how can I treat the intense vaginal itching caused by the antibiotics?

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Why do my cough and sore, red throat return as soon as I stop taking Montair FX and antibiotics, is there a long-term solution to avoid taking these medicines continuously, and how can I treat the intense vaginal itching caused by the antibiotics?

Asked by Female, 27 · 8 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

8 days ago

Your throat irritation and cough returning after stopping Montair FX (montelukast and fexofenadine) suggest an underlying allergy or environmental trigger rather than a bacterial infection requiring continuous antibiotics. For long-term relief, identifying allergens and using targeted treatments like steroid nasal sprays can help you avoid daily oral medicines. The intense vaginal itching is likely a yeast infection, a common side effect of antibiotics disrupting your natural microflora. This can be easily treated with an antifungal medication like fluconazole or topical clotrimazole. Please consult your doctor to safely address the yeast infection and establish a sustainable long-term allergy management plan.

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