Question 1

how to stop using cough drops?

Accepted Answer

Get a checkup !: Cough is a symptom of throat and possibly lung problems.  If you have a persistent cough, it could be simply related to allergy drainage or acid reflux.  An examination by a throat specialist can identify the cause of the cough and then treatments will avoid the need for cough drops.  The key is to deal with the cause, not the treatment!

Question 2

are all ricola cough drops safe for preg.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes they are.  There's no contraindication to using them in pregnancy.

Question 3

are cough drops safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: A major brand over the counter should be fine. The cause of your cough though can be assessed by your physician.

Question 4

can you have cough drops after a tonsillectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cough drops are ok to use even after one has had a tonsillectomy.  This is assuming that the surgery was not recent.  If so, check with the surgeon first.

Question 5

i'm pregnant can i take a cough drop for my cold?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are some medications that you shouldn't take, like decongestants, if you are pregnant. A good cough medicine is plain old honey. It will coat the throat, is safe to use often, and tastes better.

Question 6

is the same menthol used in cigarettes used in cough drops?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Of course it works better when not delivered in smoke.

Question 7

can i take cough drops (halls) for my old while i'm on warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There will be no  problems with this type of otc cough drop. Good luck.

Question 8

can i use cough drops when i take 25 mg of zoft daily also what can i take otc for my sinuses?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can use cough drops and u can use sudafed or Mucinex (guaifenesin) or zyrtec.

Question 9

is there any danger in taking halls cough drops.l have diabetes.  not worried about the sugar as i only take a few.

Accepted Answer

There should not be: too much sugar in the cough drop to affect your diabetes but if you have a viral illness which necessitates the use of cough drops there could be an affect on your diabetes from the infection. As long as you monitor your sugars closely there should be no danger.

Question 10

i'm allergic to cough medicine( i have tried multiple brands and kinds) and cough drops. what can i take for my cough?

Accepted Answer

: If you are allergic to narcotic-related medications for cough such as dextromethorphan (Robitussin DM or Mucinex DM, OTC products) or codeine (Robitussin AC by prescription), you can try benzonatate (non-narcotic antitussives, brand name Tessalon by prescription). If you are also allergic to the latter, you can try a mixture of fresh ginger slices with honey, swish and swallow.

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