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1. 4 Best Cough Medicines and Suppressants, Expert-Ranked 2024
Link: https://health.usnews.com/otc/rankings/cough-suppressants
Description: WEBOur panel of pharmacists rank the best medicine brands, and Delsym is their No.1 pick in cough suppressants. Also view Best Cough Drops, Best Expectorants and Best Sore Throat Sprays.
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2. Cough Medicine: Suppressants, Expectorants, and More - WebMD
Link: https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cough-syrup-cough-medicine
Description: WEBMay 16, 2023 · 2 min read. Got a cold and need something for a nagging cough? Some over-the-counter treatments may give you relief. Three types of medicines can ease a cough caused by a cold or bronchitis:...
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3. Understanding Cough Suppressants - Verywell Health
Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/cough-suppressants-770584
Description: WEBAug 6, 2023 · This article provides an overview of the best OTC and prescription cough suppressants, along with which are appropriate for different age groups and how to use them safely. If you have a severe or chronic cough that lasts longer than three weeks, it should be evaluated by your healthcare provider.
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4. What’s the Best Cough Medicine? - GoodRx
Link: https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/cough/whats-the-best-cough-medicine
Description: WEBAug 29, 2023 · Cough suppressants. Cough suppressants (antitussives) help by controlling your cough reflex. A common example is dextromethorphan (Robitussin, Delsym). Cough suppressants usually work better for a “dry” (non-productive) cough, which commonly results from irritation.
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5. List of Antitussives - Drugs.com
Link: https://www.drugs.com/drug-class/antitussives.html
Description: WEBAntitussives are medicines that suppress coughing, also known as cough suppressants. Antitussives are thought to work by inhibiting a coordinating region for coughing located in the brain stem, disrupting the cough reflex arc; although the …
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6. Choosing the Best OTC Cough Medicine for Adults - Verywell Health
Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/choosing-over-the-counter-cough-medications-770663
Description: WEBAug 1, 2023 · Summary. Cough medicines for adults include cough suppressants, expectorants, and multi-symptom cough formula. Dextromethorphan is the suppressant used in OTC remedies that acts on the brain to suppress the cough reflex. Guaifenesin is the OTC expectorant that thins mucus so you can cough it up.
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7. What Are Cough Suppressants and How Do They Work? - GoodRx
Link: https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/cough/cough-suppressants-types
Description: WEBSep 17, 2022 · Coughing can be an unpleasant and disruptive symptom. There are many different types of cough suppressants. Depending on the type, they are available either over the counter or by prescription. In this video, learn about the different types of cough suppressants and how to pick the right one for you.
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8. Expectorant: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions & Types - Cleveland …
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/22078-expectorant
Description: WEBAn expectorant is a type of cough medicine used to help clear mucus (phlegm) from your airway. You may take an expectorant to help relieve congestion if you have a cold or the flu. Expectorants are available as standalone drugs or as an ingredient in an all-in-one cold or flu medication. Advertisement.
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9. How To Choose The Best Cough Medicine - Forbes
Link: https://www.forbes.com/health/wellness/best-cough-medicine/
Description: WEBJan 12, 2024 · Antitussives: Otherwise known as cough suppressants, antitussives block the cough reflex by decreasing activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing. Some brand names include...
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10. List of 196 Cough Medicines & Tablets Compared - Drugs.com
Link: https://www.drugs.com/condition/cough.html
Description: WEBDec 1, 2023 · Cough suppressants may help with a dry cough, and are thought to act on the cough reflex but there is not much evidence to show that they actually work. There is little to no evidence to show that they work in children and they should not be given to children under 6 years.
