9 best cough drops for adults

Cough is a sign of all sorts of problems. From the "common" cold to allergies and serious heart diseases. In addition, coughing is also a mechanism for the body’s natural defense.

In our article we will consider the most popular remedies for uncomplicated cough for adults, which arose as a result of a cold. Our rating will help you to orient in a variety of medicines, if you still decide not to go to the doctor and get medical treatment yourself.

Rating of the most popular cough suppressants - TOP 9

Each cough medicine for adults has a brief description, a distinctive characteristic and a score on a 10-point scale. The rating was assigned based on the results of the analysis of a set of indicators, including price, effectiveness, and the presence of contraindications. Average prices shown in the table are valid for February 2015.

Title	Price	Analogs	Description	Rating
The best remedies for dry, irritating cough
Libexin, tb. 100 mg, 20 pcs	495 r.	Libexin-Muko	Antitussive action	9
Sinekod, drops 20 ml	535 r.	-		8
Stoptussin, tb. 20 pcs.	310 r.	-		9
The best products for adults with wet cough with sputum
Lasolvan, tb. 30 mg, 20 pcs	320 r.	Ambrobene, Ambrogexal, Ambroxol (also compound names - Ambroxol-Richter, etc.), Deflegmin, Codelac Broncho, Vervex cough, Flavamed, Halixol and some others	It has a mucolytic, expectorant effect, stimulates the protection of the bronchi	9
ACC, effervescent TB, 200 mg, 20 pcs	365 r.	N-acetylcysteine, Vicks Active, Mucobene, Fluimucil and some others	Mucolytic action	8
The best herbal remedies for cough
Chest collection number 4, 1 pack.	80 r.	Ingredients: wild rosemary, calendula, chamomile, mint, violet	It has an expectorant effect and relieves bronchospasm.	9
Mukaltin, yn. 10 TB	10 p.	Ingredients: Althea extract	Expectorant	10
The best homeopathic remedies
Stodal, syrup 200 ml	320 r.	-	Homeopathic Cough Relief	9
The best folk remedy for cough
Radish with honey	About 150 r. in the amount (if you take a jar of honey)	Homemade. Ingredients: black radish and honey	Relieves cough (including dry)	10

The most popular remedies for dry cough for adults

1. Libexin
best dry cough pills

average price - 495 p.

Rating - 10 out of 10.

Libexin blocks cough. The active ingredient, prenoxdiazine, decreases the sensitivity of the receptors in the airways (they react less to irritation), expands the bronchi. Slightly reduces the activity of the respiratory center in the brain (enough to stop coughing, but without respiratory depression). Marked and anti-inflammatory effect. It is used for non-productive dry cough of any origin. It should not be used with drugs that dilute sputum and increase its volume (because it suppresses the cough reflex).

From reviews:

“I have been using libexin for a long time, with a cold, when a cough throat tears up my throat. I drink one pill for the night and sleep well all night. ”

“I encountered libexin 15 years ago. I often catch a cold, even the tonsils are cut out - now the path to the airways is open to any infection. When the cough began, every movement of the throat hurt. Always saved only libexin. After each pill she felt well for more than 4 hours. And be sure to drink at night. "

Pros:

• quickly relieves bouts of strong cough;
• used for dry cough of any origin;
• just use;
• side effects are rare.

Minuses:

• high price;
• cannot be used together with mucolytic agents;
• cannot be used with active sputum;
• may cause allergies;
• not recommended during pregnancy.

2. Sinekod
best dry cough syrup for adults

average price - 535 p. (drops of 20 ml)

Rating - 9 out of 10.

The active ingredient of this drug - butamirath - acts directly on the cough center in the brain, inhibits its work and thus blocks the cough. Additionally expands the bronchi and facilitates breathing. It is used for dry, irritating cough of any origin.

From reviews:

“I once suffered greatly from a strong cough and tormented my whole family. The apogee of attacks was at night. Sometimes it even began to feel nauseous, and not only the pectoral muscles, but also the abdominal muscles began to ache. When I was issued a synod, I did not rely on him. But after such torment was ready to drink anything. When I took it according to the scheme in the afternoon, I realized that at night I would finally sleep peacefully! The cough did not disappear completely, but the intensity decreased significantly. The next night was quite good. I got rid of an exhausting cough. But you can't take it on your own under any circumstances! ”

Pros:

• quickly and effectively relieves dry cough of any origin;
• relieves strong coughing spells.

Minuses:

• unpleasant taste;
• high price;
• does not cure cough, only suppresses.

3. Stoptussin

average price - 310 p.

Rating - 9 out of 10.

There are two substances in the composition of stoptussin, butamirate and guaifenesin. Butamirate reduces the sensitivity of the receptors in the bronchi, the nerve endings are less irritated, and the cough subsides. Gvayfenezin reduces the viscosity of mucus in the bronchi, increases its production, facilitates expectoration of sputum. It is used for dry cough of different nature, including infectious.

From reviews:

“I had laryngotracheitis. My cough was dry, strong, until vomiting, two weeks suffered, nothing helped. And Stoptusin helped on the second day. The cough is gone! ”

“Stoptussin is a good cough remedy. Soothes throat, relieves spasms. But you need to take it only under the supervision of a doctor. Like all other drugs. "

Pros:

• removes dry cough of any origin;
• facilitates coughing up.

Minuses:

• high price;
• not recommended for prolonged, chronic cough.

The most popular remedies for wet cough for adults

4. Lasolvan
the best remedy for wet cough for adults

average price - 250 p. (this is the average price for 1 pack of 20 tablets)

Rating - 9 out of 10.

The active ingredient of this drug is Ambroxol. This substance enhances the formation of bronchial secretions, facilitates its discharge, stimulates the production of a protective substance (surfactant). Some more drugs have the same composition, but it is Lasolvan that has become the most popular. The drug is effective in bronchitis, pneumonia and some other diseases. The solution for inhalation is successfully used to treat dry cough.

From reviews:

“I think Lasolvan is the best and effective drug. Relieves cough, reduces sputum viscosity. Most often we buy a solution, it can be used for ingestion and inhalation. It is much more convenient than pills. ”

“I see that Lasolvan really helps. The cough becomes softer and more moist, the sputum is cleared of throat and things are quickly getting better. ”

Pros:

• many dosage forms (not only tablets, but also syrup, and solution for inhalation, etc.) - can be used in different ways;
• few contraindications;
• effective;
• acts quickly;
• clear instruction;
• a convenient measuring cup is attached to the solutions;
• the solution does not contain sugar.

Minuses:

• high price (there are much cheaper counterparts);
• bitter taste;
• contraindicated in pregnancy;
• possible development of allergies.

5. ACC

average price - 365 p.

Rating - 8 out of 10.

The active ingredient of the drug - acetylcysteine ​​- makes sputum more liquid, less viscous and improves its coughing. It is used in adults and children from 2 years with diseases associated with difficulty expectoration of sputum. With caution and only under the supervision of a physician, use the ACC if you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer, high blood pressure, asthma, pulmonary hemorrhage, kidney or liver failure.

From reviews:

“The taste is pleasant, there are no problems with reception. Sputum goes well, coughing took place in 3-4 days. The powder was bought with an orange flavor, but there was no allergy. ”

“Often it happens: you cough, you cough, but you cannot cough up. In this case, I take the powder ACC. It is best to dilute all the filth that has accumulated in the bronchi, and helps the body bring it out. "

Pros:

• quickly and effectively dilutes and removes phlegm, relieves cough;
• pleasant taste;
• helps with a large number of diseases of the respiratory system;
• side effects rarely occur;
• bags can be taken with you.

Minuses:

• quite expensive;
• many contraindications, including diseases of the stomach and intestines;
• possible development of allergies;
• can not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

The best herbal remedies for cough for adults

6. Collecting chest number 4
the best herbal cough collection

average price - 80 p.

Rating - 9 out of 10.

The collection includes shredded medicinal plants (wild rosemary, chamomile, mint, calendula, violet, licorice). Plants facilitate the discharge of sputum, relieve inflammation, remove bronchospasm. Detailed instructions for brewing and application are printed on each package. Available in packs of 30, 50, 75 and 100 g, in bags for brewing (20 bags per pack).

From reviews:

“Herbal smell, and he should be so. The taste is specific ... Personally, I drink hard, not that tasteless, but after the throat a strange sweet aftertaste appears. But the effect is just great - the best cough medicine I think is. ”

“I am a chain smoker, colds often turn into bronchitis. I didn’t believe in phytopreparations before Breast Collection No. 4, I thought they had only a placebo effect. But the opinion has changed. Cooking is easy. For the effect, half a party is enough. The phlegm becomes thinner and departs better. Faster recovery. And I like the taste. ”

Pros:

• natural remedy;
• inexpensive;
• almost no side effects.

Minuses:

• with strong bronchitis and other serious diseases, you need to use for a long time;
• not everyone likes a specific sweetish taste;
• need to brew;
• difficult to separate the bags and not tear.

7. Mukaltin
top herbal cough pills

average price - 10 p.

Rating - 10 out of 10.

Fully natural cough medicine for adults - mukaltin - made on the basis of Althea drug. Available in tablets, which can be simply taken with water, but it is better to dissolve in a small amount of water.

From reviews:

“I think many doctors (honest, and not those who work with pharmacies at interest) will say that mukaltin helps cough much better than any expensive medicine. I learned about it from my neighbor and not the first time I use it. ”

“I was terribly afraid of getting sick during the whole pregnancy, but I still picked up somewhere. It was treated exclusively with folk remedies, only with a cough could not cope. The pharmacy advised mukaltin. A natural remedy, the price is cheap, and it helped quickly. ”

Pros:

• affordable price;
• pleasant salty taste;
• natural;
• small pills, easy to take;
• almost no contraindications;
• possible during pregnancy (but after consulting a doctor).

Minuses:

• can not be used for exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• caution - with diabetes;
• very rarely, but there may be digestive disorders (nausea, constipation or diarrhea).

The most popular homeopathic cough drops for adults

8. Stodal

average price - 320 p.

Rating - 9 out of 10.

Complex homeopathic remedy in the form of syrup. Easy to dose (using the measuring cap included), nice to take.

From reviews:

“I buy Stodal syrup for the second time. Fortunately, it is needed infrequently. One day my daughter got a cough - not a temperature, nothing. After 5 days, the cough disappeared. "

“I always suffer from cough during a cold. During pregnancy, Stodal syrup was prescribed.I saw him for a long time, a little easier position. "

Pros:

• pleasant taste;
• relieves cough symptoms of different nature;
• safe;
• it is permissible to take during pregnancy (after consulting a doctor);
• convenient to dose.

Minuses:

• high price;
• no individual selection of homeopathic remedies;
• need to take a long time;
• contains ethyl alcohol.

The best folk remedy for cough for adults

9. Radish with honey

average price - about 30 p. a pound of radish and from 100 p. for a jar of honey.

Rating - 9 out of 10.

Delicious, sweet, familiar to many since childhood, the best popular cough medicine - radish with honey. Black radish is used for this recipe. You can cook it in several ways:

• Take a large radish, wash thoroughly, cut a hole with a knife, put honey there and let it stand. Radish will highlight the juice that is mixed with honey - and you can drink the medicine. (The best way)
• Wash radish, peel, grate, squeeze juice, mix with honey.

Ready juice you need to drink 1-2 tablespoons 4-5 times a day. Better to eat.

From reviews:

“The medicine is sweet, its taste depends entirely on the taste of the honey you used. I myself take cough only radish with honey and make compresses. Cough is faster than friends, colleagues and relatives swallowing pills. And no chemistry! "

Pros:

• affordable;
• taste can be changed (by buying different honey);
• sweet, palatable;
• natural;
• almost no side effects.

Minuses:

• can not take people with allergies to honey;
• contraindicated in diabetes, with ulcers;
• black radish is hard to find in summer.

Let's sum up

It must be remembered that coughing is a sign of illness. And the treatment should be directed to the disease itself, and then coughing will pass. Treatment should be comprehensive: it is necessary to eliminate the cause of the disease (germs, viruses), to strengthen the body's defenses. For effective treatment, it is better to work on the problem from different sides, that is, not only to take off just a cough, but also to gargle and inhale.

If you even carry a “simple” cold on your feet, the acute process can become chronic. There may be complications. Therefore, in any case we recommend that you consult a doctor. The doctor has extensive experience and knowledge, he will be able to accurately determine the cause of your disease. And be sure to ask for help if you have a high fever, pain in the chest when you cough, blood or pus in the sputum and other unusual symptoms. Be attentive to yourself!