Cough Medications
Definition of Cough:
A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs typically in order to clear the lung airways of fluids, mucus, or material.
Drugs associated with Cough
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Cough. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
Benadryl (Pro, More...)
generic name: diphenhydramine class: anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents, antihistamines, miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics | 1 review(s) | Not rated
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Cheratussin AC (More...)
generic name: codeine/guaifenesin class: upper respiratory combinations | 9 review(s) | Rate It! | 5.4 |
Dilaudid (Pro, More...)
generic name: hydromorphone class: narcotic analgesics | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 9.0 |
Hycodan (Pro, More...)
generic name: homatropine/hydrocodone class: upper respiratory combinations | 19 review(s) | Rate It! | 8.8 |
Hydromet (Pro, More...)
generic name: homatropine/hydrocodone class: upper respiratory combinations | 10 review(s) | Rate It! | 8.9 |
Lorcet 10/650 (More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/hydrocodone class: narcotic analgesic combinations | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 9.0 |
Lortab (Pro, More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/hydrocodone class: narcotic analgesic combinations | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 9.5 |
Lortab 5/500 (More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/hydrocodone class: narcotic analgesic combinations | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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Lortab 7.5/500 (More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/hydrocodone class: narcotic analgesic combinations | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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Mucinex (Pro, More...)
generic name: guaifenesin class: expectorants | 1 review(s) | Rate It! | 6.3 |
Mucinex DM (Pro, More...)
generic name: dextromethorphan/guaifenesin class: upper respiratory combinations | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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Promethazine with Codeine (More...)
generic name: codeine/promethazine class: upper respiratory combinations | 1 review(s) | Rate It! | 9.8 |
Promethazine with DM (More...)
generic name: dextromethorphan/promethazine class: upper respiratory combinations | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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Robitussin-AC (More...)
generic name: codeine/guaifenesin class: upper respiratory combinations | 3 review(s) | Rate It! | 9.7 |
Tessalon (Pro, More...)
generic name: benzonatate class: antitussives | 6 review(s) | Rate It! | 6.5 |
Tessalon Perles (More...)
generic name: benzonatate class: antitussives | 3 review(s) | Rate It! | 8.2 |
Tussionex Pennkinetic (Pro, More...)
generic name: chlorpheniramine/hydrocodone class: upper respiratory combinations | 41 review(s) | Rate It! | 9.6 |
Tylenol with Codeine (Pro, More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/codeine class: narcotic analgesic combinations | 0 review(s) | Rate It! | 6.5 |
Tylenol with Codeine #3 (More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/codeine class: narcotic analgesic combinations | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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Vicodin ES (Pro, More...)
generic name: acetaminophen/hydrocodone class: narcotic analgesic combinations | 0 review(s) | Not rated
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Several options are available for over-the0counter cough medications. Aside from the different brand names, there are two different classifications. Expectorants and cough suppressants are both available cough medicines but they work differently.
Expectorants
Expectorants are a class of cough medicine that help to get congestion out of your lungs. They thin the mucous that is in your lungs and help you cough it out more easily. Expectorants are useful when you have thick congestion and you can't cough it out on your own. Because they help make your cough more productive, expectorants can help prevent illnesses such as pneumonia.
Some common expectorants available over the counter include:
Robitussin
Mucinex
Guaifenasin (generic)
Suppressants
Cough suppressants are a class of cough medicine that help you stop coughing. There has been some debate about the effectiveness of cough suppressants. Because coughing is a natural response to foreign substances in the lungs, it is not always a good idea to suppress the cough. Many doctors have found they are not even effective, especially in children. But many people still feel cough suppressants are necessary. If you decide to use cough suppressants, they are best used only at night when you are having trouble sleeping.
Some common cough suppressants available over the counter include:
Delsym
Robitussin Cough
Dextromethorphan (generic)
Top Over the Counter Cold and Flu Medications
Before You Buy Cough Medicine
Delsym
Robitussin DM
Mucinex
Other Cold and Flu Medications
Pain Relievers and Fever Reducers
Medicine for Runny Nose and Sneezing
Medicine for Congestion
Evaluate Your Cold Symptoms
What to Do for a Cough
What to Do for Congestion
What to Do for a Fever
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