cough medicine

Chest cold treatment

Cough medicine is any liquid medication taken to suppress or relieve coughing.

Most are over-the-counter syrups containing ingredients like dextromethorphan or guaifenesin: I picked up some cough medicine at the pharmacy.

Some varieties cause drowsiness; others are abused recreationally for their dissociative effects.

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decongestant · cold and flu · demulcent · guaifenesin · hydrocodone · over the counter · remedy · lozenge · spoonful · herbal remedy · menthol · treatment · dosage · thick · bitter · cherry flavor · mucus · grape

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Opposites
therapeutic purpose

cough medicineemetic

Substance causing vomiting

ipecac · smoke · tobacco · tear gas · pepper spray

health effect

cough medicinepoison

Harmful ingested substance

toxin · cigarette smoke · pathogen · disease · illness

medicinal purpose

cough medicineantibiotic

Bacteria-killing medication

laxative · stimulant · antidiarrheal · sleep aid · pain reliever

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G