What is the best medicine for mucus and cough?
You can try products like guaifenesin (Mucinex) that thin mucus so it won’t sit in the back of your throat or your chest. This type of medication is called an expectorant, which means it helps you to expel mucus by thinning and loosening it.
Which cough mixture is the best?
If you have a dry cough, a preparation containing an antitussive such as dextromethorphan or pholcodine is the most suitable to try. If you have a chesty cough, a preparation containing an expectorant such as guaifenesin or ipecacuanha is the most suitable to try.
Which benylin is good for cough?
BENYLIN CHESTY COUGHS (ORIGINAL) is indicated for the relief of cough and associated congestive symptoms. Adults and Children aged 12 years and over: One 10 ml dose of syrup 4 times a day.
What are the ingredients in benylin mucus and phlegm?
Alcohol, citric acid, FD & C Blue No. 1, FD & C Red No. 40, flavour, glycerin, monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, polyethylene glycol, polyoxyl hydrogenated castor oil, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, water, xanthan gum.
What medicine removes mucus from lungs?
Several OTC medications can help clear excess mucus from your lungs. Robitussin and Mucinex, both of which contain guaifenesin, are commonly used expectorants. Expectorants thin and loosen the mucus so that it can be easily coughed up. They can also block the production of mucins, the main protein found in mucus.
What medication stops mucus?
Expectorants. Expectorants work by loosening mucus so that it’s easier to cough up. Expectorants are especially common for treating postnasal drip if it’s caused by the common cold. Mucinex or any medication that includes guaifenesin will help loosen mucus.
What is the generic name for benylin?
Generic name: dextromethorphan Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 17, 2022. Note: This document contains side effect information about dextromethorphan.