What is Cherry Cough Drops: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Cherry Cough Drops overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Olbas Pastilles Maximum Strength, Sunmark Cough Drops, Therastat, Luden's, N'Ice, Medikoff Drops, Medi-First Cherry Cough Drops, Leader Natural Herb, Leader Cough Drops, Good Neighbor Pharmacy Natural Herb, Good Sense Cough Drops, Halls, Koldets Cough Suppressant, Cough Drops, Fisherman's Friend

Generic Names:

  • Zinc W/A&C

Uses:

  • Relieves sore throat and cough due to common cold or allergies.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antitussive, Anesthetic, Local, Analgesic

Forms:

  • Lozenge

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Cherry Cough Drops used for?

What form(s) does Cherry Cough Drops come in

  • Lozenge

What are common Cherry Cough Drops doses?

  • Lozenge 6.1MG

Common Cherry Cough Drops prescriptions

  • Cherry Cough Drops
    6.1mg lozenge

How to take Cherry Cough Drops

  • Place the lozenge in your mouth and let it melt slowly. Do not chew or swallow it whole.

  • Do not give the lozenge to infants or children younger than 5 years old.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Do not give the lozenge to infants or children younger than 5 years old.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Place the lozenge in your mouth and let it melt slowly. Do not chew or swallow it whole.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

What to do if you miss a dose of Cherry Cough Drops

  • This medicine is to be taken as needed. Follow the directions on the package.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Cherry Cough Drops contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to menthol.

Cherry Cough Drops warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have severe cough with excessive mucus or severe sore throat with fever, headache, swelling, nausea, vomiting, or trouble breathing.

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have chronic cough, asthma, emphysema, or if you smoke.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Cherry Cough Drops interactions

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have severe cough with excessive mucus or severe sore throat with fever, headache, swelling, nausea, vomiting, or trouble breathing.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have chronic cough, asthma, emphysema, or if you smoke.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Cherry Cough Drops side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing