Do cough syrups work? .............Short answer: No The majority of over-the-counter cough medicines dont actually work. These colorful syrups typically contain doses of codeine and dextromethorphan that are too small to be effective. Only cough suppressants that contain older antihistamines seem to relieve coughs. That includes brompheniramine, an active ingredient in Dimetapp. Instead try ... Black pepper and honey tea For a wet cough, you can try a black pepper and honey remedy that is said to work because the pepper stimulates circulation and mucus flow and the honey is a natural cough reliever. Use one teaspoon of freshly ground pepper and two tablespoon of honey in a mug, and fill with boiling water. Cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes, strain and sip. Read more: mnn/health/fitness-well-being/stories/10-natural-cough-remedies#ixzz36NRqBrVs
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 04:38:17 +0000
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