What is Cough Drops: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

What is Cough Drops: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Jan 18, 2024

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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 Cough Drops used for?

What form(s) does Cough Drops come in

Lozenge

What are common Cough Drops doses?

Bag 25 lozenge

How to take 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.

What to do if you miss a dose of 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Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Cough Drops contraindications

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

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.

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.

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