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you can have honey.it gives relief from coughs and more effectively than over-the-counter medicines that contain dextromethorphan (DM), a cough suppressant. You can create your own remedy at home by mixing honey with herbal tea, or warm water and lemon
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Expectorants help thin mucus, making it easier to cough up. The ingredient guaifenesin is the only expectorant in the U.S., so look for it on the label if you need an expectorant. Suppressants help cut the number of times you cough. The active ingredient listed is usually dextromethorphan (DM).
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Honey. Honey is a time-honored remedy for a sore throat. According to one study, it can also relieve coughs more effectively than over-the-counter medicines that contain dextromethorphan (DM), a cough suppressant.
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Although the benefits of honey over dextromethorphan were small, parents rated honey most favorably of all three interventions. To use honey to treat a cough, mix 2 teaspoons (tsp) with warm water or an herbal tea. Drink this mixture once or twice a day.
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The benefits of honey over dextromethorphan were small, parents rated honey most favorably of all three interventions. To use honey to treat a cough, mix 2 teaspoons (tsp) with warm water or an herbal tea. Drink this mixture once or twice a day.
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Asked for male, 21 years old from Gwalior
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Although the benefits of honey over dextromethorphan were small, parents rated honey most favorably of all three interventions. To use honey to treat a cough, mix 2 teaspoons (tsp) with warm water or an herbal tea. Drink this mixture once or twice a day.
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Taking OTC cough suppressants, such as dextromethorphan (Robitussin), to suppress your cough reflex. adding honey to a hot drink to soothe irritated throat tissue
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Underlying cause of cough is matter of concern in older age it cough be due to cardio-pulmonary disease and that need to be ruled out till then cough suppressant can be tried like Dextromethorphan cough drops
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Cheston cold tablets contain paracetamol, phenylephrine and cetrizine.
One of the side effects of paracetamol and phenylephrine when used in combination is hypersensitivity including skin rash, itching, purpura (bleeding points underneath your skin) and hives.
You might be allergic to this medication, stop using it and refrain from future use. The skin lesions will go away after some days after stopping medication, you can apply calamine lotion in the mean time.
If you develop any br...more
One of the side effects of paracetamol and phenylephrine when used in combination is hypersensitivity including skin rash, itching, purpura (bleeding points underneath your skin) and hives.
You might be allergic to this medication, stop using it and refrain from future use. The skin lesions will go away after some days after stopping medication, you can apply calamine lotion in the mean time.
If you develop any br...more
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