Best Cough syrups

There are various kinds of drugs or medicines for cough in the global market world over. They may be in the form of pills, powders, candies, tablets, injections, balms, syrups, tonics, etc.

Some of the best cough syrups are as follows

1. Planetary Herbals- Old Indian wild cherry bark syrup with Echinacea:
This old India wild cherry bark syrup supports the respiratory system and soothes and tonifies the lungs. It uses demulcent herbs in its ingredients to support effective and easy smooth breathing.

2. Creomulsion Adult Cough medicine:
The most popular and effective OTC suppressant or syrup which is available at counters without a doctor’s prescription. This syrup soothes irritated membrane linings of the respiratory system. Apart from being alcohol free it also contains no artificial flavor in it.

3. Good Sense Tussin DM Cough and chest congestion syrup:
Good sense Tussin DM Cough and chest congestion syrup helps in removing cough from the lungs smoothly. It contains both dextromethorphan and guaifenasin.

4. Nature’s way umcka cold and flu syrup:

Nature’s way umcka cold and flu syrup helps in running noses, cough, and other respiratory ailments and problems. It is primarily based on the roots of pelargonium sidoides, a South African plant used in traditional and orthodox Zulu medicine systems to treat diseases and disorders related to cough and the respiratory system.  Speedy recovery from cough is an added advantage of “Natures Way Umcka Cold and flu syrup”.  It’s free from side effects like bad taste and drowsiness.

5. Mucinex:

This is one of the best cough expectorants. It comes in the tablet form and is effective for up to 12 hours. Guaifenasin is the major ingredient in this tablet.

6. Guaifenasin:
Guaifenasin is an extremely common OTC medicine available at any drug store or medical shop. Pregnant ladies, people with kidney ailments, allergies and small children cannot take this medicine.

7. Robitussin:

Mostly made up of dextromethorphan, Robitussin usually comes in the syrup form and tonic form. It is considered to be the best over the counter or OTC medicine of all times for children. Still it must not be consumed more than its prescribed dosage limits.

8. Delsym:

Delsym is a good cough suppressant. But the dosage levels must not exceed the prescribed levels of dosage.

9. Dextromethorphan:

Though dextromethorphan provides quick relief from cough, it has various irritating side effects like drowsiness, bad taste, stomach pain, exhaustion and even skin rashes in certain cases.

10. Krishna Tulsi Cough syrup:
Krishna tulasi cough syrup is natural cough syrup that has been gaining worldwide popularity in recent times. This syrup is based on Indian ayurveda system of medicine. It contains holy basil and honey as its main ingredients apart from other natural herbs. It is not only extremely effective, but also cost effective and devoid of any side effects.
Children, adults and people from all age groups can consume this. There is no prescribed dosage limit. Also, this is a very famous OTC drug. A doctor’s prescription is not allowed for consuming Krishna Tulasi cough syrup.