Benylin Dry and Tickly Syrup, Targeted Relief for Your Cough, Medicine for Adults and Children, 150 ml

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Yellow or green mucus – can be caused by bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis, or cystic fibrosis. The colour of the mucus will change depending on the severity of the issue causing the cough. Although some people find them helpful,medicines that claim to suppress your cough or stop you bringing up phlegm are not usually recommended. This is becausethere’s little evidence to suggest they’re any betterthan simple home remedies, and they’re not suitable for everyone. Try making a thyme tea as it is an effective expectorant (helps bring up mucus and other material from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea) and relaxes your respiratory tract. Drink it twice or three times a day to calm your itching throat. If you don’t like the taste of thyme, there are other ingredients that you could replace it with. Try peppermint, cinnamon or marshmallow root that will soothe your throat or capsaicin found in chilli peppers that will help you cough less (not to be given to children). signs of an allergic reaction (hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, tongue, or throat)

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most cases of a sore throat are viral. People can treat viral sore throats with over-the-counter (OTC) anti-inflammatory medications, rest, and home remedies. Seniors:If you are a senior, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. What other drugs could interact with this medication? The cough is often productive, meaning a person brings up phlegm. However, in a type of asthma called cough-variant asthma, the main symptom people experience is a dry cough.

Some cough medicines contain other medicines as well. For example, some may contain paracetamol or ibuprofen, and some contain alcohol. This is important if you are already taking paracetamol or ibuprofen to help the symptoms of your infection (for example, a high temperature). This is because you may take too much paracetamol or ibuprofen (an overdose) but not be aware of it. Taking too much paracetamol can seriously damage your liver. Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavi): Paxlovid is an antiviral that people can take at home by mouth. They need to start it within 5 days of symptoms appearing. It is suitable for people aged 12 years and over. Upper respiratory infections, such as common colds and the flu, can cause acute coughing. The cough often starts out productive. However, it may become dry as a person recovers from the infections.

Breast-feeding:It is not known if dextromethorphan passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking this medication, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding. a flare-up of a long-term condition such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)or chronic bronchitis Aloe Vera is also renowned for its soothing properties. Dilute aloe vera juice in warm water, and gargle with this mixture. You can also try drinking this solution to treat your inflamed airways. There may be different strengths of dextromethorphan products available. Make sure you read the label and ask your doctor or pharmacist how much and how often you should take it. It is important that this medication be taken exactly as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist, or as indicated on the product label.

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No, the biggest difference will be the active ingredient used in the medicine, which will be shown on the bottle and box of the syrup. Lemsip is not advised during pregnancy. Paracetamol is generally considered safe for use during pregnancy, but the safety of pseudoephedrine has not been established and some studies have suggested that use of pseudoephedrine in the first trimester may be associated with birth defects, so Lemsip should be avoided. • Strepsils in pregnancy Asthma is a long-term lung condition that leads to inflammation and narrowing of the airways. One of the most common symptoms of asthma is coughing, which is often worse at night or early in the morning when a person first wakes up. Medicines in the first trimester: the first trimester is the period of greatest risk for the baby, because during this stage the baby's organs are developing. Some medicines taken during this time have the potential to affect this development, which could result in malformations or birth defects. If a defect is very severe this could cause a miscarriage.